# Tributes to actor James Van Der Beek

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tributes-to-actor-james-van-der-beek
> Updated: 2026-08-20T21:59:43.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following the death of actor James Van Der Beek on February 11, 2026, at age 48 after a three-year battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, his widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek, has shared tributes to honor his memory.

On August 1, 2026, marking what would have been their 16th wedding anniversary, Kimberly posted an Instagram tribute featuring photos of the couple and their six children. She described herself as having been the “luckiest woman in the world” and noted that the “beauty of this marriage continues to unfold every day.”

In subsequent social media posts, Kimberly discussed receiving “signs” from her late husband, describing the experience as “eye-opening on every level.” She used these reflections to engage with followers regarding how they maintain connections with deceased loved ones.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Kimberly Van Der Beek honors late husband James Van Der Beek

Kimberly Van Der Beek honored her late husband, actor James Van Der Beek, on their first wedding anniversary since his death from colorectal cancer, sharing her experiences with spiritual signs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kimberly-van-der-beek-honors-late-husband-james-van-der-beek

### 2026-08-02: James Van Der Beek remembered by widow on first wedding anniversary

James Van Der Beek’s widow Kimberly honored his memory on their 16th wedding anniversary, recalling his cancer death, their six children, and their 2010 Tel Aviv wedding.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-van-der-beeks-widow-marks-16th-wedding-anniversary

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