The sudden death of James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 has left Hollywood in shock. James, who became a popular name in the ’90s with the teen drama Dawson’s Creek was regarded as a complete family man and devoted father. While his fellow actors and fans have extended their condolences over his death, it has brought the focus on different aspects of his life, including a significant chapter of his first marriage. Before James built a big family of 8 with his second wife, Kimberly, he was married to Heather McComb for nearly seven years. Here’s everything you might want to know about her.
Who Is Heather McComb?
Heather McComb is a prominent television actress who has worked in more than 80 projects, including films and TV shows. She began her career as a child and went on to appear in series such as Party of Five, Profiler, CSI, and Ray Donovan. She also holds a unique pop culture milestone of becoming the first actress to portray the X-Men character, ‘Jubilee’, in the 1996 television film, Generation X. According to TODAY, Heather reportedly first met James Van Der Beek through his sister, Jennifer McComb, who made a guest appearance on Dawson’s Creek.
