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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Del Fabbro

James Van Der Beek’s ‘heartbroken’ widow shares honest post months after actor’s death

  • Kimberly Van Der Beek, wife of the late actor James Van Der Beek, shared a poignant update three months after his death from bowel cancer, revealing that "reality is settling in" as she navigates her grief.
  • Writing on Instagram, she described herself as "heartbroken" and stated that the "comforts of shock have worn off," leading to a deeper sense of missing him, while also feeling a stronger connection to God.
  • She expressed deep gratitude for the "tremendous" outpouring of support from the public, which has helped her family in a "beautiful way."
  • James Van Der Beek had privately been receiving treatment for stage 3 colorectal cancer, having been diagnosed in the summer of 2023 after initially dismissing symptoms like irregular bowel movements.
  • The actor was widely recognised for his role as Dawson Leery in the US teen drama Dawson’s Creek and had a successful career in television, including roles in various other series.

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