Overview
- On Saturday, June 19, Humes shared a throwback photo with Van Der Beek and John Wesley Shipp and urged followers to hug their loved ones ahead of Father’s Day.
- Van Der Beek died in February after a battle with stage III colorectal cancer, and his family announced his peaceful passing in a joint Instagram statement.
- He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah.
- Kimberly has posted periodic updates about her grief, including a message at the three‑month mark thanking supporters for their outpouring of love.
- Former Dawson’s Creek co‑stars have used Instagram to mourn him, describe his courage, and ask for privacy as the family grieves while accepting public condolences.