In an emotional tribute, Heather McComb, ex-wife of James Van Der Beek, took to Instagram to share her sadness following his tragic passing at the age of 48. McComb expressed her profound sorrow for his wife, Kimbertly Van Der Beek, and their six children, emphasizing how much James cherished his family. Reflecting on their past, she shared a heartfelt memory of him from her 21st birthday, illustrating the bond they once had.
James’s struggle with cancer was a long and difficult journey that he had just begun sharing publicly. McComb praised him for his resilience and the way he touched the lives of those around him, describing him as a“beautiful soul filled with light.”Her heartfelt post included a call to action for fans to contribute to a GoFundMe page created for James’s family, which quickly amassed over $1 million, illustrating the outpouring of love and support from the community. Love may fade, but legacies like James’s shine bright.
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