James Van Der Beek‘s widow is continuing to connect with fans months after tragedy struck her family of eight.
The Dawson’s Creek alum died in February at age 48 after battling cancer, but his legacy lives on as Kimberly Van Der Beek, 44, shares more photos from years past to social media.
“Baby, love does not die. Death does not part,” raeds the caption of her Instagram post on Friday, June 26.
Check out the carousel of sweet photos of the couple, including ones of James embracing her that will certainly touch fans’ hearts in a bittersweet way.
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Fans have since flooded the post’s comments section with love and support for the Van Der Beek family. “So much love to you and your kiddos, and to James – he made the world a better place ❤️,” wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, “Beautiful post ❤️ I’m glad you have your 6 children that is a symbol of your love and James will live on forever in them ❤️.”
Earlier this week, Kimberly her late husband on the first Father’s Day since his death.
“Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on June 21, alongside a carousel of photos of James with their six children. “And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You’re a marvel.”
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The Varsity Blues actor died on Feb. 11, 2026 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer since 2023.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” Kimberly wrote on Instagram at the time. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”