James Van Der Beek faces her recent cancer diagnosis with the help of a special someone: her father.
THE Dawson Creek The star thanked her father, James William Van Der Beek, for his support in an emotional message shared via Instagram on Saturday, January 25. “The way you showed up when I was down this year – without us having to ask, without even expecting a thank you… was not only life-saving, but life-affirming,” Van wrote Der Beek, in honor of his father’s birthday.
James Van Der Beek pays tribute to his loved ones amid his battle with stage III colorectal cancer. Reflecting on his “tough year” after receiving the diagnosis, the 47-year-old actor showed his gratitude to his wife, Kimberly, 42, and their six children (Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabel, 10 years old, Emilia, 8 years old, Gwen, 6 years old). , and Jeremiah, 3) […]
“I move to the ranch when I leave for treatment. Making lunches, lighting fires for @vanderkimberly, driving kids around, even taking care of dogs and chickens (which you never wanted and never would have 🤣),” he said continued.
The actor then thanked his father for being there for him “emotionally” as he “went through everything that cancer brings up.”
“I know this is outside of your comfort zone, but especially since Mom died, you’ve come for me over and over again in ways I didn’t even know how much I needed,” he added. “Seeing you develop, seeing what kind of man and father you are… gives me more self-confidence than I could ever express. I feel so proud and lucky to have come from you. Thanks for being the best. Never. Period. And I will keep my promise: we will never ask you to change Jeremy’s diapers.
The actor announced he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024. “I dealt with this diagnosis privately and took steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” he explained to the era. “There is reason to be optimistic and I feel good.”
The actor has been married to Kimberly Van Der Beek since 2010. The couple has six children together.
Their daughter Annabel shares a birthday with her grandfather. The actor also wrote his own message to the 11-year-old via Instagram SATURDAY.
“There are gentle souls…and then there is you. The sweetest, most empathetic heart I know. It’s been a really difficult year to be so sensitive and so connected with me, who didn’t feel good at so many times – and I know you know that without even having to be in the room,” he said. declared.
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images for Operation Smile) James Van Der Beek has broken his silence after announcing his colorectal cancer diagnosis. Van Der Beek, 47, shared a slideshow via Instagram on Saturday, November 3, which featured several photos of the Dawson’s Creek alum set to the song “Autumn Breeze” by Richard La Forge. Van Der […]
Van Der Beek added: “From the moment you came out, you had the ability to bring joy and peace to those around you simply by existing. May you continue to trust in this and always know that your father sees you, recognizes you, and loves everything about you. And that will always be the case. »
While talk to Robin Roberts on Hello America in December 2024, Van Der Beek said he “felt really good” physically, but that the emotional impact of cancer treatment was “really a journey.”
“I’m going to come back to [this in] 30 years and saying, “Thank God it happened,” Van Der Beek added. “So what can I do now to make this happen?” That’s how it was about 90% of the time. I would say about 10% of the time I was sobbing and terrified.
