James Van Der Beek’s spouse Kimberly mourns Eric Dane with throwback picture: ‘Will miss our guys’

James Van Der Beek's spouse is paying tribute to a different lately departed TV star.

Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a photograph of herself and the late Dawson's Creek actor alongside Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart's household on her Instagram Tales on Saturday. The publish got here two days after Dane died from ALS, and 10 days after James Van Der Beek died following his colorectal most cancers analysis.

"RIP @realericdane," Kimberly wrote in her publish, as she despatched heat needs to Dane's spouse and caretaker. "We love you @rebeccagayheartdane."

She continued, "Will miss our guys laughing at Christmas events collectively."

Dane and James Van Der Beek by no means shared the display collectively. Although Gayheart and the Varsity Blues star each visitor starred on Ugly Betty in 2007, they didn’t seem in the identical episode.

Dane revealed he had been recognized with ALS in April 2025. His household introduced his demise on Thursday.

"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS. He spent his closing days surrounded by expensive buddies, his devoted spouse, and his two stunning daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the middle of his world," his household mentioned in an announcement. "All through his journey with ALS, Eric grew to become a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others dealing with the identical struggle. He can be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered at all times."

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James Van Der Beek introduced his colorectal most cancers analysis in November 2024. His spouse confirmed his demise on Feb. 11.

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning. He met his closing days with braveness, religion, and style," she wrote on Instagram. "There’s a lot to share relating to his needs, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. These days will come. For now we ask for peaceable privateness as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and good friend."

Dane and Gayheart married in 2004, and the couple welcomed daughters Billie and Georgia in 2010 and 2011, respectively. The Jawbreaker actress filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable variations, however later filed to have the divorce dismissed in March 2025, only a few weeks earlier than Dane publicized his analysis.

The Van Der Beeks wed in 2010 and had six youngsters collectively: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah.

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Buddies of each late actors launched GoFundMe campaigns to assist their respective households after their deaths. On the time of writing, Van Der Beek's marketing campaign has raised $2.7 million (together with a $25,000 donation from Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw), and Dane's has acquired $215,000 (together with a $27,000 donation from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and his spouse, Ashley).

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