Overview
- Kimberly Van Der Beek posted a Father’s Day tribute on Instagram on Sunday, June 21, 2026, sharing a carousel of photos of James with their six children and writing that he “continues to parent” from the other side.
- The post drew thousands of likes and many comments from friends, fans and former co‑stars, with Mary‑Margaret Humes, Nikki Reed, Dave Annable and Dawson’s Creek director Jason Moore among those leaving public tributes.
- James Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11, 2026, at age 48 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer that he was diagnosed with in August 2023 and first made public in November 2024.
- A GoFundMe set up for the family raised more than $1 million within 24 hours of his death and was later reported to have grown to roughly $2.9 million, and the family has asked for privacy while periodically sharing grief updates.
- Friends and family describe Van Der Beek’s identity as a father as central to his legacy, and Kimberly’s post underscores how the family is keeping his memory alive through daily rituals, shared photos and public remembrances.