“Another birthday… and you’re still not here. I don’t know how to celebrate without you.”
An emotional message from Kimberly Van Der Beek is leaving fans heartbroken after she shared a deeply personal birthday tribute to her husband, James Van Der Beek.
Alongside the message, Kimberly posted several unseen family moments—quiet clips and photos showing the actor in tender, everyday scenes with his loved ones. The memories painted a far more intimate picture of the man fans thought they knew.
Within hours, the tribute began spreading across social media as viewers reacted to the raw emotion behind her words. Many said the post revealed a side of James rarely seen in public, making the message even more powerful.
Now the touching video montage and her full message are leaving fans reflecting on his life, his family, and the memories he left behind. See the emotional tribute and unseen moments below ![]()