James Van Der Beek’s Daughter Emilia Remembers Dad in Video

James Van Der Beek’s daughter Emilia, 9, paid tribute to her late father in a heartwarming video on what would have been his 49th birthday. Emilia, who is the daughter of James and his wife Kimberly, shared some advice on coping with the loss of a loved one in a video posted by Kimberly on Instagram.

In the video, Emilia emphasized the importance of talking to the deceased loved one and expressing emotions. She shared how she talks to her dad every day, starting with a heartfelt message and updating him on her day. Emilia believes that her dad can hear her and that he is watching over her from a better place where he is no longer in pain.

Emilia also revealed a touching way in which she keeps her father’s memory alive by holding onto his hat, which she says smells like him and brings her comfort. She expressed her admiration for her dad, describing him as a good man who was loved by many.

Kimberly, James’ widow, shared the video on Instagram, along with a heartfelt caption expressing her eternal love for her late husband. She vowed to celebrate March 8th, James’ birthday, every day for the rest of their lives.

In addition to Emilia, James and Kimberly have five other children together: daughters Olivia, Annabel, and Gwendolyn, and sons Joshua and Jeremiah. James passed away on February 11 after a battle with stage III colorectal cancer. A statement shared on his Instagram account announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy as the family grieves the loss of their beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

The touching video shared by Emilia serves as a reminder of the enduring love and bond between a father and his daughter, even in the face of loss. It is a beautiful tribute to James Van Der Beek and the impact he had on his family’s lives.