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James Van Der Beek Marks Halloween With Family During Cancer Treatment

New Instagram photos show the actor keeping family traditions during treatment.

Overview

  • Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a family portrait in which James dressed as the Phantom of the Opera and she wore a fox costume.
  • Her Instagram Stories featured a "Phantom and the Fox" selfie and a trick-or-treat run by golf cart, with a thank-you to friend Odette Annable.
  • Their six children appeared in varied looks, including the Statue of Liberty, a witch, a skeleton, Rumi from K-Pop Demon Hunters and a bright green bear.
  • Coverage reiterates his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis, with earlier posts noting his father moved to the family ranch to help during treatment.
  • James has previously discussed practicing age-appropriate honesty with his children about his illness, and outlets differ on whether his diagnosis was first disclosed in fall 2023 or described as last year.