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’s widow Kimberly paid tribute to her late husband by reposting the beloved Dawson’s Creek theme song - prompting its iconic singer Paula Cole to respond with a heartfelt tribute of her own.
The 48-year-old Dawson’s Creek star , leaving behind Kimberly and their six children - Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, nine, Gwendolyn, seven, and Jeremiah, four.
On Thursday, Kimberly reshared an acoustic rendition of the show’s beloved theme song I Don’t Want to Wait - originally recorded by Cole - performed by country singer Alana Springsteen.
In her caption, Springsteen wrote that the loss ‘hit me hard’, adding that much of her ‘girlhood was lived to the backdrop of his work’. She also directed followers to a GoFundMe organised by friends to support Van Der Beek’s family.
Cole, 57, responded in the comments with an emotional message of her own.
‘So beautiful. Tears and more tears. Thank you for honoring James and his family.'
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James Van Der Beek ’s widow Kimberly paid tribute to her late husband by reposting the beloved Dawson’s Creek theme song - prompting its iconic singer Paula Cole to respond with a heartfelt tribute of her own
Dawson’s Creek, which also starred Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams, premiered in 1998 - the same year Cole won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Cole, 57, responded in the comments with an emotional message of her own
Dawson’s Creek, which also starred Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams, premiered in 1998 - the same year Cole won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
After releasing her debut album, Harbinger, in 1994, Cole became a staple of ’90s radio with I Don’t Want to Wait and her hit Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
After releasing her debut album, Harbinger, in 1994, Cole became a staple of ’90s radio with I Don’t Want to Wait and her hit Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
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Cole doesn’t mind being forever associated with the Dawson’s Creek theme, telling Us Weekly in 2024, ‘I’m not tired of doing it. It’s like those songs they play themselves, especially “I Don’t Want to Wait"'; (pictured 2024)
In a hand-written statement posted on Instagram, Holmes, who played Joey Potter, remembered Van Der Beek for his 'bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength,' as well as his 'appreciation for life.'
