James Van Der Beek’s wife,Kimberly,recently shared a notable health update regarding her ongoing battle with vertigo,prompting an outpouring of support from fans.Kimberly revealed on Instagram that she experienced a recent setback, requiring a visit to the emergency room, but is now recovering at home.
The update comes as James Van Der Beek has been publicly navigating personal health challenges, recently announcing he would be auctioning off memorabilia from Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues to help cover costs associated with his own cancer treatment. The couple’s combined health struggles have resonated with fans, who have flooded social media with messages of encouragement.
“Sending so much love and healing energy your way!” one fan commented on Kimberly’s post, accompanied by a heart emoji. Another wrote, “Omg love this!!!! You’re looking great!! Having gone through it myself it is so hard. Super thankful for every day! Many prayers!!” A third fan shared, “You look so much better god bless you,” while another simply stated, “looking great James !!!!!”
Kimberly explained the recent ER visit was due to a severe vertigo episode. While details remain limited, the post signaled a temporary disruption in her recovery process. James previously shared his cancer diagnosis in November 2023. He told People he had been holding onto memorabilia from his earlier roles, waiting for the right moment to share them, and decided to auction them off to help with treatment expenses.
“I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” he said. “While I have some nostalgia tugging at me as I part with these items, it feels good to be able to offer them through Propstore’s auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years.”
