Dawson’s Creek star Mary-Margaret Humes is continuous to honor a convention together with her onscreen son, James Van Der Beek, one month after his death.
James’ wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, took to her Instagram Story on Sunday, March 8, to honor memories with the late actor on what would have been his forty ninth birthday — and likewise share recent moments with the couple’s six kids. Within the clip, the children gathered around an outside table as they checked out a present given to them by Humes.
“Who do you’re thinking that sent this?” Kimberly asked, to which the children replied in unison, “Mary Margaret.” After Kimberly inquired about what was contained in the box, the kids exclaimed, “Cookies!”
“And we all the time get them on Daddy’s birthday,” Kimberly explained, while one among the children said, “Don’t stop sending these.”
Before unpacking the box, the children read a note written by Humes, which said, “Goodbyes are only for individuals who love with their eyes. For many who love with their heart and soul, there isn’t a such thing as separation. Completely satisfied birthday kiddo. I really like you.”
Humes, for her part, reposted the video and added two hearts, alongside the text, “Endlessly family.” Humes also paid tribute to James via Instagram on Sunday, sharing a collage of throwback photos together with her onscreen son and his family.
“You’re never greater than a thought away,” Humes wrote. “Completely satisfied Birthday James … #familyfirst #foreverfriends @vanderkimberly ❤️.”
News broke in February that James died after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48.
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“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and charm,” an announcement shared via the actor’s Instagram read on the time. “There may be 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.”
Humes, for her part, honored James by sharing a selfie of the twosome and a throwback photo.
“Rarely am I confused … today can be the exception. James, my gracious warrior, you fought a tough battle against all odds with such quiet strength and dignity,” Humes wrote via Instagram on the time. “I’ll all the time love and admire you for that. Our last conversations … merely a couple of days ago … are without end sitting softly in my heart for secure keeping. To our prolonged Dawson’s Creek family of friends, please be respectful of our silences for the time being as Beautiful Kimberly and family have asked for peaceful privacy for now.”