James Van Der Beek Family: All On Wife Kimberly Brook And Their Six Children

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Van Der Beek, the actor known for playing Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek and for numerous other TV and film roles, died on Wednesday. He was 48. The actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagnosis public in 2024. His death was announced by his wife Kimberley via his official Instagram account. His death has put the lives of his wife and their six children in focus, here's all you need to know about James' wife Kimberley and their kids.

All About James Van Der Beek Family

Van and Kimberly have six kids: daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, and sons Joshua and Jeremiah. Van Der Beek’s family announced the news with a statement on his Instagram: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. 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.”

RIP James Van Der Beek

The father of six rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with his portrayal of Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek, a series that became a defining show of its era. In 1999, he starred in the film Varsity Blues that propelled his career in both Hollywood and the television industry. In recent months, Van Der Beek had worked with Propstore to auction memorabilia from Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, with proceeds going towards his medical expenses.