James Van Der Beek’s wife shares tribute on first Father’s Day since his death

James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor on his first Father’s Day since his passing.

“The Dawson’s Creek” star died in February at the age of 48 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. On Sunday, June 21, Kimberly honored James in an Instagram post that included a slideshow of the actor photographed with his six children over the years.

“I miss you so much and think about how amazing you are in every way today. What about on the other side? You continue to parent. You are amazing. 🩵,” Kimberly wrote in her caption.

Kimberly’s carousel featured individual photos of James with each of his children, including daughters Olivia, 15, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10, and Gwendolyn, 8, and sons Joshua, 14, and Jeremiah, 4. Kimberly also posted group photos of James with his kids; One of them was seen cuddling in bed, while the other struck some fun poses on a sunny day.

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In one photo, the entire Van Der Beek family was all smiles as they sat together on a boat. Kimberly also shared two photos of herself with her late husband.

James and Kimberly (née Brook) first met while vacationing in Israel in 2009. The couple married in a small ceremony in Tel Aviv on August 1, 2010.IsraelAt the Kabbalah Center near Dizengoff Square.

In February, Kimberly revealed that she and James held a “simple, beautiful and moving” vow renewal ceremony attended by close family and friends, some of whom joined via Zoom shortly before the actor’s death.

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“We decided two days in advance and our friends bought us new rings, we filled our bedroom with flowers and candles, and we renewed our vows from bed,” she said. people magazine In that case.

James revealed he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal disease cancer In November 2024, more than a year before his death. He first received his diagnosis in August 2023 but did not initially share it publicly.

Kimberly and James married in 2010 and share six children. (Kimberly Van Der Beek’s Instagram)

On February 11, Kimberly announced James’ death in a statement shared on her official Instagram account. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning,” the statement said. “He met his last days with courage, faith and grace. We have much to share about his wishes, his love for humanity and the sanctity of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for peaceful solitude as we grieve the pain of our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”

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In honor of James’ 49th birthday on March 8, Kimberly shared a video recorded by their daughter Emilia in a post on social media.

“As you all probably know by now, my father passed away, but I’m just going to tell you little tips or anything that will help you move past someone you love,” Emilia began.

Kimberly also included a slideshow of photos of the actor with his family. (KImberly Van Der Beek Instagram)

“So today is my dad’s birthday and the No. 1 thing for someone passing away is to talk to them and get your feelings out. If you miss them, you can cry, you can talk to them. I talk to my dad every day and I start with one sentence and say, ‘Hi dad, I miss you and I love you so much and I will never stop loving you.’ “I say.”

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“And I just tell him about my day, how I feel, and I tell my family how I feel, and I know he can hear me, but I can’t hear him. My mom can,” she continued. “You need to feel them in your heart because they are in your heart. They are watching you. They are part of your body and they are in a good place. I know my father is in a good place. He is not in pain anymore. He is in heaven.”

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Emilia noted that her father was “on the clouds with God” and told her mother’s followers that it was okay to cry.

James died in February at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. (Kimberly Van Der Beek’s Instagram)

“Be sad because you miss them. You may be angry, but don’t blame yourself. Blaming yourself is not a good strategy for someone dying,” he said. “And if someone lost their dog or a loved one, and you did, and they tried to tell you, ‘I know how you feel. I felt worse.’ They don’t know how they feel.”

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“Everyone has different emotions in their body and they express it in different ways, in very, very different ways.”

“What my father told me was that if this doesn’t go the way he wants and the way we want, I still have to believe in miracles for him to live,” Emilia added. “Miracles can happen later in life, and they will keep coming. But maybe they won’t come when you want them to come. But if they pass, if they go away – remember, they’ve got some work to do on the other side.”

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Emilia said she prayed for her father and knew he “was a good man.” He kept one of his hats because it smelled like the “Varsity Blues” actor.

“A lot of people loved him and people prayed for him and he was loved by a lot of hearts and a lot of people,” he said.

Fox News Digital’s Tracy Wright contributed to this report.