James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife Heather McComb gets married three months after actor’s tragic death at 48

James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife Heather McComb married Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula, Montana, on Saturday, three months after the Dawson’s Creek actor’s death.

McComb, 49, told her more than 15,400 followers on Instagram about her Midwestern wedding ceremony. Includes a slideshow of images from his special day.

‘Yesterday @scottmichaelcampbell and I were officially married under God’s covenant by my beautiful sister. [Essence Atkins surrounded] “Our favorite city by the people we love most in the world is in Missoula, Montana,” he wrote.

McComb, who was married to the actor from 2003 to 2010, continued: ‘Our hearts are full and humbled by the love that surrounds us. God is very good.

‘Thank you to all our family and friends who traveled from across the country to be with us. Thank you Jesus, the guide, the miracle worker!’

Van Der Beek, who rose to fame with her role as Dawson Leery in the TV series Dawson’s Creek, died on February 11 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.

The former couple, spotted in 2005, were married from 2003 to 2010.

The New Jersey-born actor, seen in American Gigolo, Ray Donovan and The Event, thanked everyone who contributed to making his wedding a romantic and unforgettable event.

‘You all made this such a special and truly magical weekend that we will never forget,’ McComb said. ‘We sit here and count our many blessings. Thank you to everyone who made this so special for us!

Van Der Beek was well remembered by some of his colleagues in show business following the news of his death.

Van Der Beek is also known for his roles in Varsity Blues, One Tree Hill and CSI: Cyber, He had six children with his wife KimberlyThe 44-year-old man, whom she married in 2010, broke up with McComb the same year.

Van Der Beek touched on the emotional impact of the public health battle last year, saying it was ‘very moving’ in a good way to receive kind words and well wishes from concerned family, friends and fans.

Van Der Beek said on the Today Show in December that “a lot of people [told him]”I’m praying for you. I wish the best for you. How are you?”

The actor said: ‘I never expected this. I never stopped appreciating what I did. And I will say, whenever someone says, “I’m praying for you and wishing you the best,” I appreciate that.’

Van Der Beek added: ‘The biggest change I would say would be this journey of self-love,’ and realizing that I’m still worthy of being loved. My own love is God’s love.’

The former couple was spotted at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California in 2002.

Van Der Beek, who rose to fame with her role as Dawson Leery in the TV series Dawson’s Creek, died on February 11 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.

The actor was photographed in January 2020, more than three years before his cancer diagnosis.

Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek (L); and Jonathon ‘Mox’ Moxon in the 1999 film Varsity Blues

He said he feels his health is improving, but fighting cancer is “a longer journey than ever before.” [he] I never thought it would happen.”

The actor said: ‘It required more from me; More patience, more discipline, more strength than I thought I had.’

James, 48, is survived by his children with Kimberly: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 14, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.

Kimberly shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram at the time: ‘Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning.

‘He faced his final days with courage, faith and grace. He has a lot to share about his wishes, his love for people, and the sanctity of time. Those days will come.’

She concluded: ‘We ask for peace and privacy for now as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.’