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 makes heartbreaking admission
James Van Der Beek’s young daughter has opened up about her father’s recent death in a heartbreaking video on social media. Emilia, who is just nine years old, offered to give ‘tips’ on how to deal with the loss of a loved one in a post shared to her mother’s Instagram profile. James passed away at the age of 48 last month following a battle with cancer. James Van Der Beek passed away last month. Pic: ABC/Lou Rocco via Getty Images The Dawson’s…
James Van Der Beek's daughter has fans in tears with her 'wise' words
James Van Der Beek's nine-year-old daughter, Emilia, has reduced fans to tears with her 'wise words' in the wake of her famous father's passing. The Dawson's Creek actor, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, passed away 'peacefully' on February 11. He leaves behind his wife, Kimberly Brook, and their six children: Annabel, Gwendolyn, Joshua, Emilia, Jeremiah, and Olivia. Today's top videos On Monday, Kimberly shared a beautiful vid…
Heartbroken family share moving tributes to James Van Der Beek on posthumous 49th birthday
Kimberly Van Der Beek has paid a beautiful tribute to her late husband James Van Der Beek on what would have been his 49th birthday. The Dawson’s Creek star passed away on February 11 following a battle with bowel cancer, leaving behind his wife of 15 years and their six children — Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah. Kimberly Van Der Beek uploaded a beautiful tribute to her late husband James on March 8. (Credit: Instagram)…
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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