In a heartfelt revelation, James Van Der Beek announces a shocking health battle, thanking fans for their support. See the video above for all the details.
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00:00Actor James Van Der Beek recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal
00:04cancer, a surprising announcement that he shared with People magazine before taking
00:09to Instagram to address his fans.
00:13Now taking to the social media, Van Der Beek confirmed saying it is cancer and explained
00:19that he hadn't intended to make the news public so abruptly.
00:22However, with another media outlet set to break the story, he felt it was important
00:27to share his journey on his own terms.
00:31Dawson's Creek actor shared that his health journey has been intense but he is now in
00:36a better place.
00:37I have been dealing with this privately, getting treatment and focusing on my health," he
00:42said, assuring fans he is feeling strong and positive.
00:46While he expressed regret over the unexpected timing of the announcement, he thanked fans
00:51for their support and understanding.
00:55Apologising to those he hadn't been able to tell personally, he said,
00:59Nothing about this process has occurred on my preferred timeline, but we rule with it,"
01:04He ended his message with heartfelt gratitude, saying,
01:07My family and I deeply appreciate all the love and support.