James Van Der Beek Auctions ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Mementos Amid Colon Cancer Treatment
What To Know
- James Van Der Beek is auctioning off personal Dawson’s Creek memorabilia to help cover expenses for his colon cancer treatment.
- The auction, held through Propstore from December 5 to 7, includes notable items such as the pilot episode outfit and the prom necklace.
- Van Der Beek, who has privately battled cancer since August 2023, missed a recent Dawson’s Creek reunion event due to illness.
James Van Der Beek is auctioning off several Dawson’s Creek mementos amid his colon cancer treatment.
From December 5 to December 7, the actor who played Dawson Leery will offer several items in his personal collection from the beloved ’90s drama series. Fans will have an opportunity to bid on them through Propstore’s Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction.
“I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” Van Der Beek told People.
Michelle Williams and James Van Der Beek in the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ pilot
Among the keepsakes that Van Der Beek is auctioning off is the outfit he wore while filming the pilot episode; it’s predicted to sell for up to $4,000, per People. Also included is the necklace Dawson gave to Joey Potter (Katie Holmes) for prom. That piece of jewelry is estimated to go for $26,400 to $52,800. Proceeds will go to Van Der Beek’s cancer treatment expenses.
The father of six added, “While I have some nostalgia tugging at me as I part with these items, it feels good to be able to offer them through Propstore’s auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years.”
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In November 2024, Van Der Beek, 48, announced his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis. He had privately battled the disease for more than a year at that point, having been diagnosed in August 2023.
A Dawson’s Creek reunion event was held in September in New York City to raise money for the F Cancer charity and Van Der Beek’s cancer battle. He was scheduled to attend but forced to drop out at the last minute due to illness, with Lin-Manuel Miranda stepping in for him.
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Dawson’s Creek aired for six seasons from 1998 to 2003. In addition to Van Der Beek and Holmes, the series starred Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, Kerr Smith, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, and John Wesley Shipp, among others.
Dawson’s Creek, streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Tubi, and Plex