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James Van Der Beek, Wife Kimberly Van Der Beek Renewed Wedding Vows Before His Death

The couple renewed their vows at home during James's terminal cancer battle; a GoFundMe for the family raised over $2.6 million from 50,000 donors, including notable celebrities.

  • At their Texas home, James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly renewed their vows days before his death, with Kimberly saying `We decided two days beforehand`.
  • Kimberly Van Der Beek remained his primary supporter and caregiver throughout his stage III colorectal cancer diagnosis in August 2023, and he went public in November 2024.
  • Friends of the couple arranged the bedside ceremony, supplying new rings, flowers, and candles while Poranguí, Brazil-born multi-instrumentalist, played and closed with `Somewhere Over the Rainbow` as others watched via Zoom.
  • Friends started a GoFundMe with a $1.5million goal that has surpassed $2.6 million, and organizers say donations will cover bills, essential expenses, and the couple's six children’s education.
  • Per Realtor.com, the family purchased the 36-acre ranch on Jan. 9 for $4.76 million, with celebrities including Steven Spielberg, Zoe Saldaña, and Jon M. Chu defending the fundraising amid social media criticism.
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James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly renewed their marriage vows before the death of an actor, who was in bed during the ceremony. According to People, James Van Der Beek renewed his marriage vows a few days before February 11, the day he died of colorectal cancer. The information was revealed by his wife, who claimed that the emotional ceremony was organized with the help of her loved ones, while he was in bed.

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On February 11, the American actor died as a result of stage 3 colorectal cancer. A few days before giving his last breath, he renewed his marriage vows with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek. "Our friends have offered us new alliances," said the mother of their six children to "People". - James Van Der Beek and his wife renewed their vows a few days before the death of the actor (Culture, media and entertainment).

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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