James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife, actress, Heather McComb, is currently grabbing all attention as she remarried just four months after his tragic demise. Heather finally found the man of her dreams after her first marriage to James failed. On May 30, 2026, she tied the knot with actor, Scott Michael Campbell in an outdoor ceremony in Missoula, Montana. Her first marriage to James Van Der Beek lasted from 2003 to 2010. He passed away in February 2026 from stage 3 colorectal cancer. As his ex-wife stepped into spousal life once again, the details regarding their relationship, split and his vasectomy resurfaced.
Why did James Van Der Beek and Heather McComb get divorced?
James Van Der Beek filed for divorce from Heather McComb in November 2009. The duo didn’t explicitly reveal the issues in their marriage and maintained mutual respect. The Dawson’s Creek star just cited the most basic reason: irreconcilable differences. Representatives for the couple stated that the split was “totally amicable” and that they remained close friends even after separation. Their divorce was finalised on June 3, 2010, putting an end to their nearly seven-year marriage.
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