James Van Der Beek‘s ex-wife Heather McComb is breaking her silence after his loss of life.
On Wednesday (February 11), the Dawson’s Creek star handed away after battling colorectal most cancers since August 2023. He was 48.
The next day, the 48-year-old Occasion of 5 actress – who was married to James from 2003 to 2009 – took to Instagram to pen a touching tribute in his reminiscence.
Hold studying to seek out out extra…“Thanks for everybody who has reached out. I respect and really feel all of your love,” Heather started. “I’m heartbroken over the lack of beloved James. I’m particularly heartbroken for his unimaginable spouse Kimberlyhis lovely kids and his wonderful household, Jim, Jared, Juliana and all of his household and buddies who I do know he cherished deeply.”
“This image is from my twenty first birthday,” she continued. “Dawson’s Creek hadn’t even aired but. That is how I’ll all the time see James harmless, type and pure of coronary heart. What a journey we shared over time. I sit right here in immense gratitude for the particular connection, friendship and love that James and I shared that has endured via many years. I’ll treasure the final loving phrases we exchanged. James was a gorgeous soul stuffed with a lot mild, love, expertise, humor, depth, sensitivity, data and a deep love of God that shined via him.”
Heather added, “He shined so vibrant but was so humble and human. At all times looking out, all the time rising, all the time going deeper, all the time chasing issues exterior his consolation zone. I do know that James cherished being a father a lot and oh how he cherished Kimberly together with his all the things. True soulmates. How she confirmed up for him with such grace is so lovely and one thing I’ll endlessly admire. James was a blessing to all that knew him and due to his boldness to share his journey with the world so bravely is now a blessing to all.”
“God please maintain Kimberly, his kids, his household and everybody who’s mourning his loss in your arms. You’re the healer of all healers,” she wrote. “Thanks Jesus for bringing this lovely soul into the world and into all of our lives. I really like you James. I do know you had a whole lot of family members up there welcoming you dwelling. God bless you. Until we meet once more you candy soul you. Prayers up 🙏❤️”
“James household meant all the things to him please assist cowl them throughout this troublesome season,” Heather concluded, whereas additionally sharing a hyperlink to the Van Der Beek household’s GoFundMewhich has already raised over $1 million.
Following his cut up from Heather, James went on to marry Kimberly in 2010 and so they share six children – Olivia15, Joshua13, Annabel12, Emilia9½, Gwendolyn7, and Jeremiah4.
When you didn’t see, James‘ Dawson’s Creek co-star Katie Holmes additionally spoke out after his loss of life.