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James Van Der Beek's Health Struggles Force Today Show Absence

12/7/2025

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James Van Der Beek, the actor, announced on Instagram that he would miss the Today show due to pink eye.
He rescheduled the appearance for December 17, 2024.
In 2024, he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, prompting him to skip Dawson’s Creek reunion.
Kimberly, his wife, supported him, praising fundraising by selling memorabilia.
Despite the absence, he appeared virtually at the reunion to thank fans.

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James Van Der Beek, the actor, announced on Instagram that he would miss the Today show due to pink eye.
He rescheduled the appearance for December 17, 2024.
In 2024, he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, prompting him to skip Dawson’s Creek reunion.
Kimberly, his wife, supported him, praising fundraising by selling memorabilia.
Despite the absence, he appeared virtually at the reunion to thank fans.