James Van Der Beek, who played the titular Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek," revealed over the weekend that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The news was first reported by People magazine. The 47-year-old actor released a statement to multiple outlets confirming his health battle, but said he was hopeful about the future. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/james-van-der-beek-colorectal-cancer-diagnosis/507-2abcff62-522e-4d36-8f3d-c351920f90ca ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.