James Van Der Beek Is 'Thankful' and 'Grateful' This Thanksgiving Following Recent Cancer Diagnosis

Mar. 15, 2025

James Van Der Beek with his wife and kids.Photo:James Van Der Beek/Instagram

James Van Der Beek/Instagram

James Van Der Beekis celebrating Thanksgiving with his loved ones and reflecting on his recent cancer diagnosis.

Earlier this month, the 47-year-old actor exclusively confirmed to PEOPLE that he had beendiagnosed with colorectal cancer.

To mark Thanksgiving, Van Der Beek shared a thoughtfulInstagram poston Thursday, Nov. 28, about the recent developments in his life alongside a sweet photo of him with his wife Kimberly posing in a field with their six children.

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“For the giant life re-direct cancer has placed in my path. For the gift of knowing what it feels like to have friends come through on such a profound level, and in ways I never would have been able to ask for had I not been going through it,” he wrote.

TheDawson’s Creekstar also wrote that he is “grateful to each and every one of you who has reached out and sent good vibes and prayers,” adding, “It all lands and makes a difference.”

Van Der Beek gave his wife a special shoutout in his post, noting “I’m more grateful than ever to my super human wife who has shown up on levels I never knew possible.”

“Who has shown me what unconditional love is and the magic that comes from that,” the actor wrote. “I am in awe of you, @vanderkimberly.”

Van Der Beek opened up to PEOPLE about his diagnosis, stating earlier this month, “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family. There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”

source: people.com