James Van Der Beek’s wife reacts to Eric Dane’s devastating death with emotional tribute

BreAnna BellSat, February 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTC

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James Van Der Beek’s wife reacts to Eric Dane’s devastating death with emotional tribute

James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek, reacted to Eric Dane’s death with a touching tribute just a little over a week after losing her husband.

“RIP @realericdane. We love you,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, tagging Dane’s widow, Rebecca Gayheart.

“Will miss our guys laughing at Christmas parties together.”

James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek (pictured above posing with Eric Dane and his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, on the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball red carpet in 2014) reacted to Eric Dane’s death with an emotional tribute on Saturday. WireImage

“Will miss our guys laughing at Christmas parties together.” Kimberly (pictured above with Gayheart, Dane, and their two daughters, Billie and Georgia at the 2017 Chrysalis Butterfly Ball) wrote. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com

Along with the kind words, Kimberly reposted a photo of the two couples posing together for a photo at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in June 2017.

Dane died on Thursday, Feb. 19, at age 53 after a brief battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

The actor’s family announced his passing in a statement given to People, honoring the actor’s “courageous” fight with the neurodegenerative disease.

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“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight,” the statement continued. “He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always.”

Dane (pictured above attending a dinner at Sushi Park while sitting in his wheelchair on Oct. 30, 2025) died on Thursday following a battle with ALS. VEGAN / BACKGRID

He was surrounded by “his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters” (pictured above in a photo shared on Aug. 20, 2022) during his final days. rebeccagayheartdane/Instagram

“Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”

According to the statement he was surrounded by “dear friends, his devoted wife [Rebecca Gayheart], and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world” in his final days.

The “Dawson’s Creek” alum died at age 48 on Feb. 11 after a nearly three-year battle with colorectal cancer.

James Van Der Beek (seen above with Kimberly Van Der Beek at the “Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro Pre-Ascent Event” held at Voyeur on December 9, 2009) died on Feb. 11 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Getty Images

“He met his final days with courage, faith and grace,” Kimberly, who shares six children with the late actor (all pictured above in a photo shared in August 2022), wrote in a statement announcing his passing. vanderjames/Instagram

In an Instagram statement, his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek confirmed the “beloved” actor’s passing.

“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” Kimberly wrote.

“He met his final days with courage, faith and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.”

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