Overview
- On March 8, Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a series of photos and videos honoring her late husband, highlighting his devotion to their family and writing, “Baby, you were the best humanity had to offer.”
- Their daughter Emilia, 9, posted a self-recorded message offering advice on grief, saying she talks to her dad every day and that “he’s not in pain anymore,” while thanking donors to the family fundraiser.
- Friends launched a GoFundMe on the day his death was announced, and the campaign has now raised more than $2.7 million for essential living costs and the children’s education.
- James Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, which he publicly disclosed in November 2024 after it was detected by an August 2023 colonoscopy.
- Kimberly wrote that the family will celebrate March 8 each year and expressed gratitude for the public’s support as they continue to mourn in private.