James Van Der Beek's Widow Honors Him on First Father's Day

Kimberly Van Der Beek marked her family's first Father's Day since the death of her husband, actor James Van Der Beek, with a poignant tribute shared on social media Sunday. In an Instagram post, she reflected on his role as a father to their six children and expressed her ongoing sense of his presence.

"Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today," she wrote. "And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel." The post included a collection of throwback photos of James with their children.

James Van Der Beek died in February at age 48 after a battle with stage III colorectal cancer. His wife announced his passing at the time, stating he had met his final days with courage, faith and grace and requesting privacy for the family. The actor, best known for his role on the television series "Dawson's Creek," had publicly disclosed his diagnosis in late 2024.

In the months since his death, Kimberly has spoken openly about navigating her grief. Last month, she described the profound sense of loss, stating that words do not capture what grief is and that the comforts of shock have worn off. She also shared a feeling of...