Hours after he announced he wouldn't be able to make the "Dawson's Creek" reunion on Sept. 10, James Van Der Beek — who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 — made a surprise appearance.

The 48-year-old actor, who was set to read the pilot along with the original cast for a charity event on Monday, appeared virtually to thank his fellow castmates and fans.

"I have been looking forward to this night for months and months ever since my angel Michelle Williams said she was putting it together," Van Der Beek said in a video played for the audience, which fans later posted on social media . "I can't believe I'm not there. I can't believe I don't get to see my castmates, my beautiful cast in person."

ACTOR WITH COLORECTAL CANCER SHARES SIMPLE SIGN THAT HE IGNORE

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