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Late actor James Van Der Beek's daughter inherits his smile
7 Apr
Summary
- Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a selfie with their eldest daughter, Olivia.
- Olivia inherited her late father James Van Der Beek's gorgeous smile.
- The actor passed away on February 11 after battling colorectal cancer.
Kimberly Van Der Beek, the widow of actor James Van Der Beek, recently revealed a special trait that their eldest daughter, Olivia, shares with the late actor. Kimberly posted a selfie with Olivia, noting that her firstborn child has inherited her father's "gorgeous smile."
The Dawson's Creek alum passed away on February 11 at the age of 48 after a brave fight against colorectal cancer. His death was confirmed on social media, with loved ones sharing the tragic news.
Van Der Beek had publicly announced his stage three colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024. His family confirmed his peaceful passing, requesting privacy during their grieving period.
His widow, Kimberly, has been sharing memories and tributes. On what would have been his 49th birthday on March 8, she posted photos and videos, expressing her deep love and missing him tremendously.
Their daughter Emilia, 10, also shared a touching video about grief and spoke about her father's positive advice regarding miracles. Van Der Beek, who married Kimberly in 2010, is also remembered for his profound impact on his family, having previously described fatherhood as life-changing.
