James Van Der Beek’s wife marks Father’s Day for the first time since the actor’s death, posting a tribute acknowledging the occasion. Van Der Beek, known for his role in “Dawson’s Creek,” dies in February at age 44 after a battle with cancer, according to both accounts. One source says the post marks the first Father’s Day since his passing, describing it as four months after his death. The reports focus on the family’s recognition of the day following his death, with the tribute presented as a personal acknowledgement rather than new information about his illness or circumstances surrounding his passing. Both outlets tie their accounts to the same timeline—his death in February and the Father’s Day recognition that follows—and do not add differing details beyond confirming the cancer diagnosis and the actor’s age.