Paula Cole Remembers James Van Der Beek: A Wise, Loving, Gentle Soul

• Singer Paula Cole paid tribute to the late James Van Der Beek on Instagram, calling him a “wise, loving and gentle soul”.
• Cole expressed grief for the loss of a beautiful person, father, and husband to Kimberly Van Der Beek.
• She shared candid photos of Van Der Beek with his children alongside her heartfelt post.
• Cole explained her absence from a Dawson’s Creek reunion, stating her mother was in hospice, preventing her from attending the fundraiser for Van Der Beek's cancer battle.
• James Van Der Beek passed away on February 11, 2026, at age 48, after a courageous battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, leaving a legacy from Dawson's Creek and other diverse roles.