\nCelebrities react to James Van Der Beek\u2019s heartbreaking news\n
James Van Der Beek is a beloved actor, best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery in the hit television show \u2018Dawson\u2019s Creek.\u2019 The actor made his way into the hearts of millions of Americans and people around the globe with his earnest portrayal of Dawson.\n
He has been spending a lot of time with his family these days, posting pictures and videos of his wife and children, enjoying his role of a family man to the greatest extent.\n
However, the actor recently disclosed some heartbreaking news to his fans; he was diagnosed with cancer. Keep reading to learn more about what fellow celebrities had to say.\n
You might remember James Van Der Beek from the hit show Dawson\u2019s Creek in which he starred alongside Katie Holmes. The actor is keeping his loved ones close as he announces that he is battling cancer. The Dawson\u2019s Creek actor was recently spotted in Austin after he revealed his battle to the world, doing a grocery run with his family.\n
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The actor visited Whole Foods in Texas with several of his children. Even while he battles cancer, he makes sure to show up as a dad for his kids.\n
James revealed his struggle to the public a week ago. He posted on social media about his colorectal cancer diagnosis. He is currently receiving treatment for it and says he has \u201creason for optimism\u201d and has been \u201cfeeling good.\u201d\n
The actor shared with his followers, \u201cI\u2019ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialing in my overall health with greater focus than ever before. I\u2019m in a good place and feeling strong. It\u2019s been quite the initiation, and I\u2019ll tell you more when I\u2019m ready.\u201d\n
It is nice to see James out and about with his little family. In the pictures, he is holding his head high and wearing a camo-inspired outfit with a baseball cap, cut-off t-shirt and shorts. The actor is holding hands with one of his kids while he also carries a big paper bag for the other one.\n
Van Der Beek is father to six children, Olivia, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Joshua and Jeremiah with his wife Kimberly.\n
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Support from industry peers
\nCelebrities and peers were quick to leave words of comfort for the actor as he revealed to them this heartbreaking news. Actress Busy Philipps wrote, \u201cmy wonderful friend, i\u2019m sending you and your beautiful family all the love and prayers for your healing and complete recovery.\u201d\n
Actress Krysten Ritter wrote, \u201cLove you and have total unwavering absolute belief in your ability to beat this 1000000% \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb \u2013 love to you and Kimberly and the van der babes.\u201d\n
Fellow actress Danielle Fishel who has been dealing with her own cancer diagnosis and its treatment this year wrote in support, \u201cHere for you if you need to talk with someone also going through it.\u201d\n
The actor clearly has a lot of support around him as he battles this disease. We are sending him the best of luck as he undergoes treatment. Share this with other fans so they can have the latest update on him.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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