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Kimberly Van Der Beek Honors Late Actor on Father's Day
21 Jun
Summary
- Kimberly Van Der Beek honored her late husband on Father's Day.
- James Van Der Beek died in February after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.
- The couple shared six children: four daughters and two sons.
Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a poignant tribute to her late husband, actor James Van Der Beek, on Father's Day, June 21, 2026. James passed away in February at the age of 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Kimberly expressed how much she misses him and acknowledged his enduring impact as a parent. She shared numerous photos, highlighting moments with their six children.
The couple met in 2009 and married a year later, going on to welcome daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia, and Gwendolyn, along with sons Joshua and Jeremiah. James had publicly shared his cancer diagnosis in November 2024, stating his focus was on his health and family.
His passing was announced by Kimberly earlier this year. Their daughter Emilia, age 9, also shared her grief and reflections in a video last March, during what would have been James' first posthumous birthday. Emilia spoke about keeping her father in her heart and believing in miracles, emphasizing that he is no longer in pain.
