Overview
- Kimberly Van Der Beek, who shared an Instagram tribute on Tuesday, said the “comforts of shock have worn off” and that she and the children miss James deeply.
- She wrote that she feels a stronger spiritual tie to her late husband and that her connection to God has deepened.
- Her message thanked friends, fans, and colleagues for their support and said she will share more about James’s wishes and legacy in time.
- Friends created a GoFundMe after his death to cover living and medical costs, and the fundraiser has drawn millions in donations to help the family stay housed and keep the children in school.
- James Van Der Beek died on February 11 at 48 from stage 3 colorectal cancer, which he disclosed publicly in November 2024 after a 2023 diagnosis.