James Van Der Beek’s Ex-Spouse Pays Tribute as Late Actor’s Ultimate Mission Is Revealed

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As we beforehand reported, James Van Der Beek handed away this week on the age of 48.

The Dawson’s Creek star died at house following a brave battle with colorectal most cancers.

Throughout social media, tens of millions have provided condolences to James’ spouse and 6 kids.

And maybe some of the significant tributes has come from Van Der Beek’s first spouse, Heather McComb.

The couple have been married from 2003 to 2010, and whereas they went their separate methods shortly earlier than he married his second spouse, Kimberly Van Der Beek, it’s clear that Heather had nothing however love and respect for her ex.

“I’m heartbroken over the lack of beloved James,” Heather wrote on Instagram Thursday, alongside a photograph of herself and Van Der Beek.

“I’m particularly heartbroken for his unimaginable spouse Kimberly, his lovely kids and his wonderful household, Jim, Jared, Juliana and all of his household and pals who I do know he liked deeply,” she continued, including:

“This image is from my twenty first birthday. Dawson’s Creek hadn’t even aired but. That is how I’ll at all times see James harmless, variety and pure of coronary heart.”

From there, Heather paid tribute to James’ second marriage:

James was a gorgeous soul crammed with a lot mild, love, expertise, humor, depth, sensitivity, data and a deep love of God that shined via him. He shined so brilliant but was so humble and human. At all times looking out, at all times rising, at all times going deeper, at all times chasing issues outdoors his consolation zone. I do know that James liked being a father a lot and oh how he liked Kimberly together with his every part. True soulmates.”

Heather concluded with a plea to her followers to assist James’ household financially by contributing to their GoFundMe web page.

“I really like you James. I do know you had lots of family members up there welcoming you house. God bless you. Until we meet once more you candy soul you,” she wrote.

“Prayers up.James household meant every part to him please assist cowl them throughout this tough season. Hyperlink to go fund me in my tales.”

Heather’s tribute comes as we’re studying new details about Van Der Beek’s last days.

It appears he knew that the top was approaching, as he obtained visits from quite a few longtime pals.

He additionally spent his time engaged on his last skilled venture, his memoirs.

We don’t know the way far he obtained or when that venture would possibly see the sunshine of day, however we’re positive tens of millions of followers would admire one final show of James’ well-known wit and knowledge.

Our ideas exit to his family members throughout this extremely tough time.