Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Heather McComb Marries Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula

Published 4 June 2026

Heather McComb, the former wife of actor James Van Der Beek, married Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula, Montana, on Saturday. The ceremony took place approximately three months after Van Der Beek died of cancer at age 48.

McComb, 49, announced the news in a social media post, describing the event as a Midwestern wedding ceremony officiated by her sister, actress Essence Atkins. She wrote that the couple was surrounded by family and friends who traveled from across the country for the occasion. McComb was married to Van Der Beek from 2003 until their divorce in 2010.

James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the television series "Dawson's Creek," died on February 11 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. His death was announced by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, who asked for privacy for their family. The actor is survived by Kimberly and their six children.

Van Der Beek had spoken publicly about his diagnosis and treatment in the months before his death. In a television interview last December, he described the emotional impact of receiving support from the public, calling the outpouring of prayers and well-wishes overwhelming in a positive way. He...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00