Brave James Van Der Beek is looking increasingly frail as he battles advanced colorectal cancer – and RadarOnline.com can reveal his determination is inspiring his fellow Dawson's Creek costars, even though they heartbreakingly had to hold the show's recent reunion without him.

Katie Holmes cited the cast's "everlasting bond" during the emotionally charged gathering at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City , and tears flowed when the actor's wife, Kimberly, and their six children made a surprise appearance onstage. Article continues below advertisement

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