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Kim Van Der Beek Mourns Eric Dane's Passing
21 Feb
Summary
- Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a tribute to Eric Dane on Instagram.
- She recalled shared laughter during holiday parties.
- Both actors passed away recently after battles with serious illnesses.
Kimberly Van Der Beek, widow of the late James Van Der Beek, has publicly mourned the loss of actor Eric Dane. She shared a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram Stories, featuring a throwback group photo that included herself, James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, and his wife Rebecca Gayheart, along with their daughters.
In her message, Kimberly expressed how much she will miss Dane, specifically recalling "our guys laughing at Christmas parties together." This personal memory highlights the deep friendship shared between the two families.
Both actors passed away within days of each other this month. James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48 on February 11 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Eight days later, Eric Dane succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease.
