What an emotional Father’s Day.
Kimberly Van Der Beek took to Instagram on Father’s Day to honor her late husband, James Van Der Beek, with a touching tribute that has followers feeling all of the feelings. The put up marked the primary Father’s Day because the actor’s dying earlier this yr, making the vacation particularly tough for the household.
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In her message, Kimberly mirrored on how a lot she misses James and praised the type of father he was all through his life. She wrote that she was enthusiastic about how “magnificent” he was and shared her perception that he continues to information and mother or father their household from the opposite facet.
She wrote:
“Lacking you a lot and considering of how magnificent you had been in each single method right this moment. And someway, from the opposite facet? You proceed to mother or father. You’re a marvel.”
So, so touching.
The heartfelt notice supplied a glimpse into the grief Kimberly and the couple’s kids are nonetheless experiencing months after dropping the beloved actor — and served as a celebration of the love and affect James left behind.
Followers flooded the feedback part with supportive messages, providing condolences and sharing reminiscences of the star. Many thanked Kimberly for sharing such a private second and despatched like to the complete household as they proceed to mourn, too.
As we’ve reported, the Dawson’s Creek alum died earlier this yr after battling colorectal most cancers — a prognosis he revealed in late 2024. Since his passing, tributes have continued to pour in from followers, mates, and members of the leisure business.
Now, Kimberly’s newest put up is among the most private messages she’s shared since James’ dying. Ugh. Our hearts exit to Kimberly and the complete Van Der Beek household.
[Image via Kimberly Van Der Beek/Instagram]
