Overview
- Kimberly Van Der Beek published an emotional Instagram post for Father’s Day that included a carousel of family photos and the message “Te extraño muchísimo,” honoring her husband’s role as a father.
- The post emphasizes how Kimberly and their six children remember James as a present and devoted parent, with images showing him in everyday moments with Olivia, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, Joshua and Jeremiah.
- James Van Der Beek publicly disclosed a stage‑3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024 and the family confirmed he died peacefully on February 11, 2026.
- The tribute follows earlier family remembrances, including daughter Emilia’s March message that she believes her father is “in a good place” and no longer in pain.
- Media placed Kimberly’s post alongside wider celebrity Father’s Day messages, using the holiday to highlight public grieving, family memory and the way stars share personal milestones on social platforms.