James Van Der Beek, best known for playing Dawson Leery in the series that aired from 1998 to 2003, is auctioning off items from the teen drama to pay for his colon cancer treatment.
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According to People magazine, James Van Der Beek is selling an outfit he wore in the first episode of the series, which may fetch up to 4,000 dollars. The actor said he feels nostalgic about parting with the items.
“I’ve held on to these treasures for years, waiting for the right moment to do something with them, and with all the unexpected twists life has brought lately, it’s clear that the moment is now,” he reflected.
He also announced that he is auctioning a coat his character gave Joey Potter (Katie Holmes) to wear to the prom. The piece is valued between 26,400 and 52,800 dollars.
“Although there’s a hint of nostalgia pulling at me as I say goodbye to these items, it feels good to offer them through the Propstore auction and share them with those who have supported my work over the years,” James Van Der Beek said.
All proceeds will go toward covering the costs of his cancer treatment.
In addition to Dawson’s Creek items, the actor is also parting with his football cleats and his West Canaan Coyotes cap from the 1999 cult classic Varsity Blues.
James Van Der Beek revealed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024.
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