James Van Der Beek's passing on Wednesday has affected the entirety of the Hollywood community, with everyone from Zoe Saldaña to Katie Holmes sharing touching tributes to the Dawson's Creek star. James, who announced in November 2024 that he had been battling colorectal cancer for some time, died on February 11, 2026, aged 48. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and his six children,...

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Instagram James Van Der Beek’s friends and fans have stepped up to support his family in a big way. After the actor passed away on Wednesday following a battle with colorectal cancer, his loved ones set up a GoFundMe account to help his wife Kimberly and their six children. Donations rolled in quickly, and the fund has now surpassed $2 million. On Friday, the organizers posted a message,...

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Instagram A day after his passing, James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife Heather McComb is remembering the “Dawson’s Creek” star. Heather wrote on Instagram, “I am heartbroken over the loss of beloved James. I am especially heartbroken for his incredible wife Kimberly, his beautiful children and his amazing family, Jim, Jared, Juliana and all of his family and friends who I know he loved...

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Instagram James and Kimberly Van Der Beek’s close friend, designer Erin Fetherston, was able to spend time with the actor in his final days. “Extra” spoke with Erin, who got emotional about their last moments together, stressing the family's very real and urgent need for support for James' widow Kimberly and their six kids. "We all really held faith for a positive, miraculous outcome until...

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James Van Der Beek was a loving dad to his six children. James and his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, tied the knot in August 2010 and became parents the following month when they welcomed daughter Olivia. The couple expanded their family two years later with the arrival of son Joshua. In 2014, Kimberly gave birth to the pair’s third child, Annabel. They later welcomed daughters Emilia and...

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