James Van Der Beek got emotional during a video message at the 'Dawson's Creek' cast reunion after being forced to miss the event. | Entertainment Tonight

It was a #DawsonsCreek reunion! James Van Der Beek, who played Dawson in the 90s’ classic, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2024. The 48-year-old actor had to drop out of the reunion at the last minute due to illness, but thanks to a touching video message — and a surprise appearance by his family — James’ presence was absolutely felt. | Access

Era marzo 2025 quando il cast di Dawson’s Creek si riunì a New York per un evento speciale di beneficenza dal titolo “Dawson’s Creek Class Reunion”, organizzato per sostenere l’associazione F Cancer e per dare supporto al protagonista della serie tv James Van Der Beek, malato di cancro. L'attore, morto oggi all'età di 48 anni per un tumore al colon, non poté partecipare personalmente ma mandò un messaggio video. #JamesVanDerBeek #Dawson’sCreek | la Repubblica

'DAWSON'S CREEK' CLASS REUNION 📺 Kerr Smith joins TMS to discuss the powerful benefit bringing the cast back together after 22 years. #TMS7 – Straight after Sunrise, weekdays on Channel 7 and 7Plus | The Morning Show

EMOTIONAL REUNION... It was the TV reunion fans had been longing for, for more than 22 years, and the reason behind it was even more special. The full cast of #DawsonsCreek reunited on Broadway last night for the first time publicly since the series ended, and it included a surprise appearance from the star of the show! After having to back out of attending due to illness, #JamesVanDerBeek, who played the title character, recorded video messages for his castmates and fans. The event was held in