Tag: James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek Joins Dawson's Creek Reunion Virtually Amid Cancer Fight
The former Dawson Leery stepped onto a screen instead of the stage at a New York charity reunion on September 22, 2025. Battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer and two stomach viruses, he sent video messages that moved the crowd. Lin‑Manuel Miranda filled his role for a live pilot reading, while his family sang the iconic theme. Fans finally saw the original cast together after more than two decades.