James Van Der Beek’s wife pays tribute to him on first Father’s Day since his death

James Van Der Beek‘s wife marked Father’s Day with a deeply moving message paying tribute to the late actor, sharing her grief and love on the holiday celebrated just months after his passing.

Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly shared this heartfelt message on Instagram… “I miss you so much and think about how beautiful you looked in every way today. And somehow on the other side? You continue to be a parent. You are a marvel. 🩵”

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The tribute returns on what would be the first Father’s Day since his death…with her lyrics focusing on both the loss and the lasting presence she feels he continues to have in their family’s lives.

Fans and friends flooded the comments with messages of support, offering their condolences and sharing memories of the actor.

TMZ broke the news…the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star deceased After fight stage 3 colorectal cancerwhich he announced in late 2024, and has remained a beloved figure in Hollywood as his death continues to draw tributes from the entertainment world.

This Father’s Day message stands out as one of the most personal thanks from his family since his passing, highlighting both the pain of loss and the love that remains. As we reported… a GoFundMe organized for his children raised over a million dollars less than 24 hours after his death…it now stands at around $2.9 million.