James Van Der Beek's 9-year-old daughter says she talks to dad 'every day' and 'stole' one of his belongings
- On March 8, 2026, Emilia Van Der Beek shared short grief 'tips' in a video that Kimberly Van Der Beek posted on James Van Der Beek's birthday.
- After James Van Der Beek's February 11 death, a GoFundMe organized by a friend raised more than $2.7 million for his family, covering medical costs.
- Wearing her father's baseball hat, Emilia advised to cry and said, 'My dad's hat smelled like him, and I love it so much.'
- Fans and celebrity peers supported the post, and the family acknowledged donations to a GoFundMe that has raised more than $2.7 million.
- The family has asked for peaceful privacy as they grieve, and Kimberly Van Der Beek wrote, 'Emilia asked me if she could make a video to post today, walked outside and came back with this'; they will celebrate March 8th every day.
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James Van Der Beek's Young Daughter Shares Poignant Video About Dealing With Grief To Mark His Birthday
One month after her father’s passing, Emilia Van Der Beek shared a heartfelt tribute on March 8, commemorating what would have been James Van Der Beek’s 49th birthday. In a video posted to her mother’s Instagram account, Emilia, age nine, stood outside as she reflected on the loss of her dad.Her mother, Kimberly Van Der Beek, explained the story behind the post in the caption.“Emilia asked me if she could make a video to post today, walked outsi…
James Van Der Beek's Daughter Emilia on Grief and Loss
James Van Der Deek marked what would have been his 49th birthday on 8 March, less than a month after the Dawson's Creek actor passed away on 11 February. Van Der Beek died at the age of 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, leaving behind his wife, Kimberly, and their six children. Kimberly has spoken openly about her grief in the weeks since his passing, releasing a statement in which she described her husband as irreplaceable a…
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James Van Der Beek's 9-year-old daughter says she talks to dad 'every day' and 'stole' one of his belongings
Emilia Van Der Beek shared a heartfelt message about grief in a video message posted to Instagram on her late father's birthday, telling viewers that she still talks to him every day and to cope with the grief of his death, she allows herself to express her emotions and talk to her family about them.
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