James Van Der Beek's Widow Says Their 'Love Does Not Die' After His Death

Kimberly Van Der Beek still feels her late husband James Van Der Beek's presence nearly four months after his death at 48.

"Baby, love does not die. Death does not part," Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, June 28, sharing throwback photos of the couple.

Kimberly shared additional family photos via her Instagram Stories, recalling how James "was always building something with a child in tow."

James died in February after battling stage III colorectal cancer. The Dawson's Creek star is survived by Kimberly and their six children.

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace," Kimberly wrote in a statement shared via social media at the time, announcing James' death. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend."

In the months since James' death, Kimberly has been candid about her bereavement journey.

"Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I'm heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don't capture what grief is," she captioned an Instagram tribute last month. "The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in … and I miss him. We all miss him. Yet, there is a different kind of magic in the air."

She continued at the time, "I feel him. I know him more deeply. My conscious connection to God has deepened. The veils of the universe have thinned. And I trust that this is the path me and my family have always been intended to walk. The outpouring of support has been tremendous. It's held our family in the most beautiful of ways."

Kimberly and her kids recently honored James on Father's Day, their first since the actor's death.

"Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today," Kimberly wrote via Instagram on June 21. "And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel."

James and Kimberly's friends also celebrated his journey as a dad in the comments section.

"The best of the best forever. We love you so much James🙏🏼❤️✨," Nikki Reed replied. "Wrapping all of your little people in the warmest hugs today, and always. ❤️❤️❤️."

Dave Annable, for his part, added, "The best father there ever was."

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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 7:52 AM.