James Van Der Beekwife of, Kimberly Van Der BeekWrote an emotional note months after his death. The “Dawson’s Creek” actor died on Feb. 11 after a long battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was reportedly diagnosed in 2023 and was undergoing treatment. His wife, Kimberly, whom he married in 2010, shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, which immediately drew widespread attention and emotional reactions from fans.
James Van Der Beek’s wife shares emotional post three months after Dawson’s Creek actor’s death
James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a heartfelt note on her Instagram account after her husband passed away, which happened months ago. The couple got married in 2010 and had a deeply loving relationship.
The ‘Varsity Blues’ star was reportedly diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, for which he was undergoing treatment. However, the actor passed away on February 11, 2026, which was a major loss to the entertainment industry.
Months later, Kimberly shared an emotional letter on social media, expressing how much she missed him. He started the post by writing that it has been three months since the world lost James. Kimberly further explained that she is heartbroken and words cannot fully express what she feels.
Speaking about the present moment, she wrote that while “reality is setting in,” the feeling of missing her husband has not diminished. She further added, “There’s a different kind of magic in the air,” explaining that she feels his presence with her and believes she now understands him more deeply.
He added, “My conscious connection with God has deepened. The veils of the universe have become thinner. And I believe this is the path my family and I have always wanted to walk.”
He thanked everyone for their support, saying it has helped his family in a meaningful and beautiful way. She ended the post with, “You all have gone above and beyond my expectations in supporting us and honoring James. I am so grateful. There is so much more to share here. And I will when the time comes.” The post contained several photos of James having fun with his family.