Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death and cancer, reader’s discretion is advised.Actor James Van Der Beek’s passing has hit the entertainment industry and his fans with a big blow. The star passed away after he had been battling cancer since 2023. Over the years, he had ventured into a lot of projects, and as per the latest reports, he had been working on a memoir. The project never came to fruition as he ended up being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

James Van Der Beek was working on a memoir

In a recent report released by Deadline, actor James Van Der Beek had been working on writing and publishing a memoir. While he had been battling cancer, the ‘Dawson Creek’ alum had been writing about his life and struggles over the past couple of years. It has not yet been shared how much the actor wrote the memoir, or whether there are any plans to publish the book posthumously after his passing or not. The report also included that the actor juggled the writing part with his acting life, as he had been busy working on various projects, which included the ‘Legally Blonde’ sequel ‘Elle’ as well as his appearances on ‘Overcompensating’ and ‘The Masked Singer’.

About James Van Der Beek

The actor had been a force to reckon with and had been a part of the entertainment industry for quite some time. In 2023, the star got diagnosed with colorectal cancer and received treatment privately until 2024. A year after his official diagnosis, Beek shared the news with the public, and then kept everyone regularly update about his life, family, and his treatments.He was known to be extremely open about his personal life and had six children with his wife of 15 years, Kimberly Van Der Beek. As the news of his passing was shared online, many fans, netizens and fellow actors alike all paid their tributes to the star.Disclaimer: This article contains mention of cancer and personal experiences related to the disease, which readers may find sensitive. The information shared is based on personal accounts or reported events and is for general awareness only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.