Earlier this year, James Van Der Beek sadly passed away at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2023. Tributes to Van Der Beek have since poured in from fans and celebrities alike. At the same time, the Van Der Beek family continue to process their loss. James’ wife, Kimberly – who he married in 2010 – has been sharing her memories of him. She did that again on her late husband’s birthday by publishing photos, and she posted a video featuring one of her daughters.
The late lead actor of the Dawson’s Creek cast would’ve turned 49 on March 8, and his family seems to be choosing to celebrate the occasion instead of mourn. Kimberly Van Der Beek took to her Instagram stories to share a wide range of photos and videos, which represent memories of James. Some posts show him hanging out with any of his six kids, while others show him working or just relaxing. Kimberly also shared a photo of herself alongside her hubby, and dropped a sweet caption about missing him “tremendously”:
