James Van Der Beek apologizes after loved ones discover his cancer diagnosis through the press

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy James Van Der Beek has apologized after some of his loved ones found out about his colorectal cancer diagnosis in the news. The 47-year-old actor sent a message to his family and friends on his Instagram on Sunday, hours after he revealed his diagnosis to People, which he added he has been “dealing with privately.” While sharing a video montage of moments with him and his family, Van Der Beek explained that he didn’t expect his diagnosis to be announced so suddenly. “But that plan had to be altered early this morning when I was informed that a tabloid was going to run with the news.” Van Der Beek then reflected on how he’s been quietly managing his cancer and his road to recovery. James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly “I’ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialing in my overall health with greater focus than ever before,” he added.