After making a virtual appearance at a recent cast reunion, James Van Der Beek, who is well-known for playing Dawson Leery on Dawson\u2019s Creek, left fans concerned about his health.<\/p>\n
During the ceremony, a pre-recorded video of the actor, who has been fighting cancer since his diagnosis in 2023, showed him looking thin and weak.<\/p>\n
However, he was very appreciative to his fans and the Dawson\u2019s Creek family in his statement.<\/p>\n
Van Der Beek\u2019s Cancer Diagnosis and His Message to Fans
\nVan Der Beek lamented his inability to physically attend the reunion in the video.<\/p>\n
He expressed his excitement for the occasion and his sorrow at not getting to see his co-stars again.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe I\u2019m not there. I can\u2019t believe I don\u2019t get to hug this beautiful cast in person,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just wanted to stand on that stage and thank every single one of you for being here tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition, he praised the fans, cast, and crew for their support and kindness, referring to them as \u201cthe best fans in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans found great resonance in his message, and many were drawn to his notably slender appearance.<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cHe looks so frail, it\u2019s hard to watch,\u201d one fan commented, while another echoed: \u201cHe\u2019s gotten so thin. Is it the chemo?\u201d<\/p>\n
Several others expressed their heartfelt wishes for his recovery, saying things like: \u201cI pray this beautiful soul can beat this cancer; it truly breaks my heart for his beautiful family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Support from the Dawson\u2019s Creek Cast and Fans
\nThe actress who portrayed Dawson\u2019s mother on the program, Mary Margaret Humes, told Us Weekly that it was crucial for the cast to support their co-star.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first phone call I got was from James himself,\u201d Humes shared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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