Un a period of great difficulty for James Van Der Beek. The hero of the cult series Dawson’s Creek, I have been ill with cancer for a long time, will auction some items and memorabilia of his career to pay for the very expensive treatments medical. An unfortunate diagnosis, that of stage three colorectal cancerwhich arrived in 2023 like a bolt from the blue, which completely changed his life and that of his loved ones.
James Van Der Beek auctions off items from Dawson’s Creek And Varsity Blues to pay for cancer treatment
The unforgettable Dawson Leery from the teen series Dawson’s Creek, he decided to put his precious collection of memorabilia is up for auction. Props collected on film and television sets such as Varsity Blues and the same Dawson’s Creek. A radical choice dictated by economic necessity: the money raised from the sale should partly cover the ongoing and expensive medical treatments. The actor he declared to the magazine People: «I have kept these treasures for years, waiting for the right moment to do something with them. With all the recent twists and turns life has thrown me, it’s clear that time has come.”
Despite the unpleasant and very melancholy circumstance, Van Der Beek he was keen to underline the most satisfying side of this choice. «Although I feel a little nostalgic as I part with these objects, it’s nice to be able to offer them to share them with those who have supported my work over the years.” An affectionate thought towards his fanswho never abandoned him even in such a painful situation, which forced him to interrupt his career.
“Dawson’s Creek’s” James Van Der Beek battles cancer
In the November last year, James Van Der Beek had made public about his battle with stage three colorectal cancer. A challenge taken up with great tenacity, supported by the affection of his wife Kimberly Brook, married in 2010 and with whom he had 6 children.
The actor was not present at the reunion of the cast members of Dawson’s Creek, organized in September by actress Michelle Williams. However, his illness prevented him from going on stage at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York, where all his colleagues were waiting for him with open arms. However, he wanted to leave a recorded video message for his audience, remembering the importance of prevention.
Up for auction are the necklace and the famous checked shirt worn on the set of Dawson’s Creek
It’s not the actor’s first sales experience: last year he sold some autographed items online. This time he chose one well-known auction houseThat will go on sale from 5 to 7 December 2025 some objects of great value sentimental. Costumes, furnishing components and props that mark the most significant stages of his film and television works.
Among the available items is the flannel shirt white and beige checked, the typical clothing of all the characters in the series from the early 2000s. There is no shortage of decorations and the posters hanging in Dawson’s bedroom. Those of Steven Spielberg’s masterpieces that he loved as ET the Extraterrestrial or Indiana Jones.
Still the necklace with stone pendant is more cult that Van Der Beek wore for the first two seasons of Dawson’s Creek. Own that that, halfway through the third season, will give to his beloved Joey Potter (Katie Holmes) during prom. A precious symbol of his work which could bring in up to $52,000. For those who appreciated the actor in the film Varsity Blues from 1999, for sale are the footballs and hats of the West Canaan Coyotes team worn during filming.