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Paula Cole Responds to Van Der Beek Tribute
13 Feb
Summary
- Kimberly Van Der Beek honored her late husband by sharing a theme song.
- Paula Cole, singer of the theme, responded with a heartfelt tribute.
- A GoFundMe was established to support the Van Der Beek family.
Kimberly Van Der Beek recently honored her late husband, James Van Der Beek, by sharing a rendition of the 'Dawson's Creek' theme song, 'I Don't Want to Wait'. The song's original singer, Paula Cole, responded with an emotional message, expressing her gratitude for the tribute to Van Der Beek and his family.
Van Der Beek passed away on Wednesday following a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children. Friends have organized a GoFundMe to support the family, with a goal of $500,000 to assist with living expenses and the children's education.
Fellow 'Dawson's Creek' cast members, including Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps, have shared heartfelt tributes to Van Der Beek. Reese Witherspoon also expressed her devastation, noting his kindness and grace. Van Der Beek will posthumously appear in the 'Legally Blonde' prequel, 'Elle'.
