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James Van Der Beek marks Halloween with family amid cancer battle

James Van Der Beek celebrated Halloween with his wife and six children, months after revealing his stage-3 colorectal cancer diagnosis

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Published November 02, 2025, 09:09 PM

Updated 8 months ago

James Van Der Beek marks Halloween with family amid cancer battle

James Van Der Beek celebrated Halloween with his wife and six children, months after revealing his stage-3 colorectal cancer diagnosis

Veteran actor James Van Der Beek celebrated Halloween at home with his wife and six children, just months after revealing a diagnosis of stage-3 colorectal cancer.

The Dawson’s Creek star donned a “Phantom of the Opera” costume while his family joined him in themed outfits for the holiday.

Van Der Beek had announced his diagnosis in late 2024 and has since spoken openly about his journey and how the support of his family has helped him face treatment and recovery.

Despite the health challenges, the actor appears to be approaching life with renewed perspective, as per Daily Mail.

Moreover, he shared recently that his return to work brought renewed joy and that he now views managing cancer as a long-term process rather than a momentary setback.

His Halloween celebration underscores a central theme of his journey: embracing the ordinary, meaningful moments while navigating a serious diagnosis.