James Van Der Beek's heartfelt words about his family have come to light following the Dawson's Creek star's death at 48. The actor shared that his brood felt complete after he and his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek welcomed their sixth child, Jeremiah, in October 2021. "He's really been a blessing," the actor told People in an interview that took place in November 2022, but was published on Friday, February 13, in the wake of his death.