Who Is James Van Der Beek’s Wife? Inside His Relationship With Kimberly & Their Family

James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer for more than two years. He received his cancer diagnosis in August 2023 and publicly revealed the news in November 2024.

His death was confirmed by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, on February 11, 2026. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” she wrote on Instagram. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”