James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, and when celebrity deaths trigger health anxiety
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Within days, fans said goodbye to James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. What's more, both stars died before the age of 55 after battling long illnesses.
Many TV fans are reeling from the shock of two celebrity deaths back to back. Within days, fans said goodbye to "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane, of "Grey's Anatomy.” What's more, both stars died before ever seeing the age of 55 and after battling devastating illnesses.
Van Der Beek died less than three years after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, and Dane had been living with ALS. Both continued to work in Hollywood as they fought their illnesses. Van Der Beek was 48, and Dane was 53.
Celebrity deaths can feel personal, even if you never met the person. And while grief is different for everyone, experts say collective grief can intensify when a public figure is mourned widely.
When a death is tied to a serious illness, there’s also often another layer: heightened health anxiety. Watching a beloved public figure decline slowly can magnify existing worries about one’s own health.
Here’s what to know about health anxiety, collective grieving and how to manage those fears.
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