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Dawson’s Creek actor selling memorabilia to cover financial costs of cancer fight

James Van Der Beek fights back tears over wife's support after cancer diagnosis
  • Actor James Van Der Beek is auctioning off memorabilia from his popular Nineties teen drama, Dawson's Creek, and film Varsity Blues.
  • The proceeds from the auction will help cover the financial costs associated with his ongoing battle against stage 3 colorectal cancer.
  • Van Der Beek announced his diagnosis in 2024 and has described fighting cancer as a "full-time job" with many ups and downs.
  • Items up for sale include flannel shirts worn in Dawson's Creek and wardrobe pieces from his 1999 film Varsity Blues.
  • The auction will be held by Propstore, with live bidding in London on 6 December and global online bidding commencing on 7 December.
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