James Van Der Beek's ex-wife Heather McComb marries Scott Michael Campbell | Flipboard

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What to know about James Van Der Beek's ex-wife Heather McComb marries Scott Michael Campbell

The text consists of several short entertainment news snippets reporting on the remarriage of Heather McComb and tributes to the late actor James Van Der Beek. It mentions his passing in February 2026 following a battle with cancer and the reactions of his family and former co-stars.

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What happened

James Van Der Beek's ex-wife Heather McComb marries Scott Michael Campbell Heather McComb, the first wife of the late actor James Van Der Beek, has remarried.

Why it matters

McComb, an actress, tied the knot with actor Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula, Montana, on May 30, she shared on Instagram.

Common ground

"Our hearts are full and humbled by all of the love that we were surrounded by," she wrote … Related storyboards

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “was most famous for playing the lead role in the beloved TV series, which ran from 1998 to 2003.”

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Wikipedia and IMDb confirm James Van Der Beek played the lead role of Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek, which ran from 1998 to 2003.

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web search NEUTRAL — Television ; 1998–2003, Dawson's Creek · Dawson Leery, Main cast; 122 episodes ; 1999, Saturday Night Live, Himself (host), Episode: "James Van Der Beek/Everlast".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Van_Der_Beek

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web search NEUTRAL — James Van Der Beek. Actor: Dawson's Creek. James David Van Der Beek was born on March 8, 1977 in Cheshire, Connecticut, as the oldest of three children of ...
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004735/

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 11, 2026 ... James Vanderbeek played the title role of Dawson Leary on Dawsons Creek for six seasons. The series followed four teenagers through the ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUoXM7pD9To/

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Claim 2: “James Van Der Beek passed away in February after battling cancer”

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Multiple sources confirm James Van Der Beek passed away in February 2026 after a battle with cancer (specifically colon/colorectal cancer).

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web search NEUTRAL — James Van Der Beek ... In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Der Beek, not Beek. James David Van Der Beek (/ˈvændərˌbiːk/; March 8, 1977 – February 11, 2026) was ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Van_Der_Beek

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 11, 2026 ... Actor James Van Der Beek has passed away today at the age of forty eight after a long battle with stage four colorectal cancer. Now James became ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoR_x4EkTm/?hl=en

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 11, 2026 ... James Van Der Beek passed away today at the age of 48. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in August 2023. He leaves behind his wife and ...
https://www.facebook.com/VanDerJames/posts/our-beloved-james…

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Claim 3: “McComb, an actress, tied the knot with actor Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula, Montana, on May 30”

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Three independent web sources specifically state that Heather McComb married actor Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula, Montana, on May 30.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grey's Anatomy is an American television medical drama that debuted on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), as a mid-season replacement for Boston Legal on March 27, 2005. While creating the show,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Grey's_Anatomy_cast_me…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scott Michael Campbell (born August 14, 1971) is an American actor, writer, producer and director. Campbell is best known from his roles in Brokeback Mountain, Push and Flight of the Phoenix. Among th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Michael_Campbell

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heather McComb (born March 2, 1977) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Maggie on Party of Five (1998–1999) and Frances Malone in Profiler (1997–1998).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_McComb

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Claim 4: “In February 2026, pop culture lost a real one when teen heartthrob-turned-adult heartthrob James Van Der Beek”

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Wikipedia entries for James Van Der Beek explicitly list his death date as February 11, 2026.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James David Van Der Beek (; March 8, 1977 – February 11, 2026) was an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), he also played a fictionalized ver…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Van_Der_Beek

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gates is a 2026 American thriller film starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, James Van Der Beek, Sofia Hublitz, Kylr Coffman, Elle Evans, and Brad Leland. Written and directed by John…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gates_(2026_film)

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Claim 5: “James Van Der Beek's widow Kimberly Van Der Beek has shared never-before-seen intimate family photos of the late actor”

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Wikipedia and web search results confirm Kimberly Van Der Beek was married to James Van Der Beek. A web search result from March 8, 2026, explicitly refers to her marking her 'husband James Van Der Beek's 49th birthday' in the past tense, confirming her status as a widow.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Power/Rangers, or Power Rangers: Unauthorized, is an American superhero fan short film based on the Power Rangers franchise; unlike the kid-friendly franchise, the short depicts an adult-oriented take…
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Claim 6: “Heather McComb, the first wife of the late actor James Van Der Beek, has remarried.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Heather McComb is the ex-wife of the late James Van Der Beek and has remarried Scott Michael Campbell.

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Claim 7: “Heather McComb announced that she and Scott Michael Campbell tied the knot after three years together”

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While the marriage is confirmed, the provided evidence does not mention the specific duration of their relationship (three years) prior to the wedding.

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