Overview

• On Oct. 10, James Van Der Beek marked his son Jeremiah’s fourth birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post.
• He wrote that Jeremiah arrived after two late-term pregnancy losses, emphasizing how thankful he is for his youngest child.
• The actor, diagnosed last year with stage 3 colorectal cancer, apologized for stretches when treatment left him too weak to be as hands-on as he wanted.
• He described Jeremiah’s personality as “an iron will combined with an innate sweetness,” celebrating the boy’s growing voice and spirit.
• Public support followed the post, including a comment from former co-star Katie Holmes, who wrote, “Sooooooo sweet!!!!!!!”