Late Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek renewed his wedding vows with his wife, Kimberly, days before his death in an intimate ceremony
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly sweetly renewed their wedding vows just days before his death. The Dawson’s Creek star died aged 48 on February 11 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The couple reportedly had an intimate ceremony prior to his death. They were said to have been supported by friends and family. James and Kimberly share six children: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4. They first tied the knot in August 2010. It’s now been said that one of the actor’s final acts was to renew their vows.
READ MORE: Tana Ramsay reveals what she said to Adam Peaty’s mum Caroline amid family feudREAD MORE: Man, 20, denies killing Towie star’s mum in crash that injured pregnant TV favourite
Wife Kimberly told People Magazine of the moving moment. She said: “We decided two days beforehand, and our friends got us new rings, filled our bedroom with flowers and candles, and we renewed our vows from bed.”
She went on to call the moment “simple and beautiful and moving”. She revealed loved ones were able to watch along on Zoom.
Music was provided by one of the couple’s close friends, Porangui. The last song for the service was a rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Just days later, Kimberly was announcing her husband’s death. In a heartbreaking statement to her followers she said at the time: “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.”
It wasn’t the only move James made in the weeks before his death. He also secured his family home, with the help of famous pals. A month before he died, the actor bought a £3.5million ranch for his large family to call their own.
The property in Texas boasts 36 acres of land. The pricy purchase came after the family moved from Los Angeles to Spicewood, Texas, in 2020. At the time, they had opted to lease the property initially.
However, James was keen to call the property their own to help provide a stable environment for his family after his death. According to Realtor.com, the home was bought for $4.76 million in an off-market deal on January 9. Among it’s amenities are a number of cabins, a pool and a large back yard.
James’ final weeks were said to see the star grow weaker. Speaking to Daily Mail, a source said that despite his public optimism, James realised time was running out.
“James was on hospice for several weeks and he was rail thin when he passed,” they said. “He was mostly in bed because he was very weak, and he was not eating.”
They added his deterioration was growing increasingly harder to watch in his final days. They said: “He was in hospice, they held his hand and were there for him, of course.”
Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
Disclaimer : This story is auto aggregated by a computer programme and has not been created or edited by DOWNTHENEWS. Publisher: mirror.co.uk
