Remembering James Van Der Beek: A Tribute to a Courageous Life
Kimberly Van Der Beek pays tribute to her late husband, James Van Der Beek, on what would have been his 49th birthday. The couple, who shared six children, met in 2009 and tied the knot in August 2010. James, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, revealed his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024, which was discovered during a routine colonoscopy in August 2023. Kimberly announced James' passing on Instagram, describing him as courageous and graceful in his final days. The couple renewed their vows shortly before James' death, creating a heartfelt moment filled with flowers and candles. Friends of Kimberly set up a GoFundMe page to support the family after James' passing.