James Van Der Beek's widow launches GoFundMe Kimberly Van Der Beek, James Van Der Beek's widow, has launched a GoFundMe. 12 February 2026 James Van Der Beek's widow has launched a GoFundMe. Kimberly and James Van Der Beek in 2023 The actor has passed away, aged 48, after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer back in August 2023, and Kimberly Van Der Beek, his wife, has now launched a crowdfunding page amid "significant financial strain" for her family. The GoFundMe page reads: "James Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of everyone around him.