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James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly reacts after his cancer diagnosis

Idris Bevan November 4, 2024

Originally appeared on E! On-line

Kimberly Van Der Beek supports her husband in a difficult chapter.

After James Van Der Deek When he shared that he had been diagnosed with colon cancer, his wife of 14 years reacted to the news on social media.

Under the Dawson’s Creek In her November 3 Instagram post, Kimberly wrote, “I love you baby,” with a white heart emoji.

On her Instagram Stories, where she tagged James, she also posted a fact about Northern Cardinals, reading: “The ‘romantic’ birds that mate for life, travel together, sing before nesting, and beak as they do so.” “Feed each other on beaks.” Advertising.”

The Don’t trust the B—- in Apartment 23 The actor first shared the health update in a statement People November 3rd. “I have dealt with this diagnosis privately and, with the support of my incredible family, have taken steps to resolve it,” he explained. “There is reason for optimism and I feel good.”

Following the public announcement, James apologized to his loved ones for not being able to speak to them privately, claiming that the news would be leaked.

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“On my preferred timeline, nothing has happened regarding this,” he wrote on Instagram. “But we go along with it, taking every surprise as a signpost pointing us toward a greater destiny than we would have discovered without divine intervention.”

“There is no rulebook for how to announce these things, but I had planned to speak to him at length about it.” People “Publishing a magazine sometime soon… to raise awareness and tell my story on my own terms,” he continued. “But that plan had to change early this morning when I was informed that a tabloid would be published with the news.”

James Van Der Beek, Kimberly Van Der Beek — Rick Kern/Getty Images for Hilarity for Charity

Meanwhile, James – who shares children Olivia14; Joshua12; Annabel10; Emilia8; Gwendolyn6, and Jeremiah3, with Kimberly – focused on himself and his family during this time.

“I’m fine and feeling strong,” he added. “It’s been quite a start, and I’ll tell you more when I’m ready.”

The 47-year-old previously raved about Kimberly’s many years of support and emphasized that it was particularly necessary this year.

James Van Der Beek, Kim Van Der Beek — Instagram/James Van Der Beek

“Nothing could have prepared us for the past year – except maybe the last 12,” he wrote on Instagram in August. “Thank you for being the most incredible partner. You opened me up to places I didn’t even know were closed and you taught me how to receive more love than I thought possible.”

“In the past, I feel that you have always set the pace for our development together,” he continued. “But this year, while I was going through my own radical transformation, you worked tirelessly and somehow managed to keep up. Thank you for your courage, your strength, your vulnerability and your tenderness. “I’m thrilled.” and grateful to be able to spend this life with you.

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