James Van Der Beek\u2019s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, posted a touching tribute to the late actor on the first Father\u2019s Day since his tragic death. <\/p>\n
Kimberly shared a carousel of photos<\/a> via Instagram Sunday of the \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d alum with their six children<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cMissing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today. And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You\u2019re a marvel,\u201d she captioned the emotional upload.<\/p>\n James Van Der Beek\u2019s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, (pictured here) posted a touching tribute to the late actor on the first Father\u2019s Day since his tragic death. vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n Kimberly shared a carousel of photos via Instagram Sunday of the \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d alum with their six children, seen above. vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n Several of their famous friends expressed their love and support for the family in the comments section.<\/p>\n \u201cThe best of the best. Happy Father\u2019s Day, James,\u201d Krysten Ritter wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cThe best of the best forever. We love you so much James. Wrapping all of your little people in the warmest hugs today, and always,\u201d Nikki Reed penned.<\/p>\n His \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d co-star Mary-Margaret Humes also honored him in a Father\u2019s Day tribute<\/a> over the weekend.<\/p>\n \u201cMissing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today,\u201d Kimberly wrote in the caption. vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n She added, \u201cAnd somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You\u2019re a marvel.\u201d James is seen here with one of his daughters. vanderjames\/Instagram<\/p>\n James passed away<\/a> on Feb. 11 after battling colorectal cancer. He was 48.<\/p>\n \u201cOur beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,\u201d\u00a0Kimberly shared\u00a0via a joint Instagram statement\u00a0at the time. \u201cHe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The actor had been\u00a0battling stage 3 cancer<\/a>\u00a0since August 2023.<\/p>\n In November 2024, he told People magazine that he was\u00a0forced to reveal his diagnosis\u00a0<\/a>after learning \u201ca tabloid was going to run with the news.\u201d<\/p>\n James passed away in February after battling colorectal cancer. He was 48. vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n The \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d alum had been\u00a0battling stage 3 cancer\u00a0since August 2023. vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n That same month, he confessed that cancer treatment had put a financial strain on his family and\u00a0began selling autographed \u201cVarsity Blues\u201d merch<\/a>\u00a0to help fund his care.<\/p>\n James also sold\u00a0memorabilia from \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek,\u201d<\/a> including his character Dawson Leery\u2019s clothing and bedroom decor.<\/p>\n In March of that year, the \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d alum heartbreakingly admitted he \u201ccould no longer be the husband that was helpful\u00a0<\/a>to [his] wife\u201d and \u201ccould no longer be a father, who could pick up his kids and put them and be there for them.\u201d<\/p>\n The \u201cVarsity Blues\u201d star, seen here, was forced to reveal his diagnosis in November 2024 after learning \u201ca tabloid was going to run with the news.\u201d vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n As his illness progressed, James, seen here with one of his children, admitted he could not be the husband or dad he wanted to be, but his family stuck by his side through it all. vanderkimberly\/Instagram<\/p>\n