On Father’s Day, June 21, Kimberly Van Der Beek marked the day with an emotional Instagram tribute to her late husband, James Van Der Beek, and shared memories of him with their six children.
Kimberly Van Der Beek turned Father’s Day into a quiet moment of remembrance.
On Sunday. June 21. the 44-year-old widow posted an emotional tribute to her late husband. James Van Der Beek. on her Instagram. James, who was 48, died earlier this year after a cancer battle. In her message. Kimberly wrote: “Missing 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’re a marvel.” She also tagged “@vanderjames.”.
The post came with heartwarming shots of James spending time with his children over the years. James left behind six kids: daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, along with sons Joshua and Jeremiah.
Since his death, James’ friends, fans, and co-stars have spoken out about the loss. After his passing, a GoFundMe was created to help the family with medical expenses and bills, and it drew major, notable celebrity donations. The GoFundMe is currently at $2.8 million.
Just recently, James’ rep released a statement addressing reports about money. The representative said, “James secured down payment for the Texas ranch for the family with the help of friends through a trust so they could shift from rent to mortgage.” James and his family moved to the ranch in 2020.
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That’s really sad 😞
Wait I thought James was already gone like last year? Cancer battles always get blurred in my head. Also the GoFundMe being at $2.8 million is wild, like good but also wow.
Honestly I don’t get why people are even talking about the money part… like let the family grieve. But also that rep said down payment for a Texas ranch? That sounds like they were already rich or something, right? I’m confused.
Father’s Day posts always hit different. Six kids though, I can’t even imagine. And the fact they moved to the ranch in 2020—so like was the cancer during/after that? I saw somewhere it was different than what the article says, but I didn’t read all of it. Hope Kimberly has support, that’s all.