James Van Der Beek auctions memorabilia to cover cancer treatment costs amid his battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek’s battle with cancer is taking yet another sad turn as he recently announced he will sell off memorabilia from some of his most well-known projects to cover the cost of his expensive medical bills. Van Der Beek, 48, received a Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024.
In an official statement, Van Der Beek revealed that he’s partnering with Propstore to sell pieces from his collection during the company’s Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction. The event will run December 5–7.
Some of the items he’s putting up for sale include props from Dawson’s Creek, such as the necklace his character, Dawson, gave to his love interest, Joey — played by actress Katie Holmes — during their prom. Experts estimate the necklace will go for $52,800, a hefty sum of cash. Another big item from the series, the outfit Van Der Beek sported during the pilot episode, is expected to draw in close to $4,000.
Van Der Beek will also auction off items from the hit teen sports film Varsity Blues.
