Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek reveals wife Kimberly's heartbreaking miscarriage on DWTS

In a video that was played before their performance, the couple said that they suffered a miscarriage earlier in the week and went through one of the 'worst nightmare' as parents.

By Pinkvilla Desk

Updated on Nov 19, 2019 | 11:06 PM IST | 2M

Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek reveals wife Kimberly's heartbreaking miscarriage on DWTS.

Actor James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly made a devastating announcement on Monday night during the semifinals episode of Dancing with the Stars. The 'Dawson's Creek' alum revealed that he and his wife are mourning the loss of their sixth baby who was due in April 2020. In a video that was played before their performance, the couple said that they suffered a miscarriage earlier in the week and went through one of the 'worst nightmare' a parent has to face. James said, "My wife Kimberly and I went through every expecting parent’s worst nightmare. We lost the baby. The little soul that we had expected to welcome into our family took a shortcut to whatever lies beyond."

The heartbreaking revelation obviously moved many to tears. James, who shares five kids with wife Kimberly, further added, "You never know why these things happen, that’s what I’ve been telling my kids. All you know is that it brings you closer together, it breaks you open, it opens up your heart, it deepens your appreciation. It makes you more human." The actor also revealed that he did not have the strength to dance any more on the competition but pushed himself only for the sake of his wife. "Kimberly, I love you. Kimberly, I’m dancing for you, I’m dancing for us, so here we go, babe,” said Van Der Beek who dedicated the performance to his wife.

The actor was in tears after his performance and later took to social media to share the news. Take a look at his post below:

Wrecked. Devastated. In shock. That’s how we’re feeling right now after the soul we thought were going to welcome into our family in April... has taken a short cut to whatever lies beyond this life. We’ve been through this before, but never this late in the pregnancy, and never accompanied by such a scary, horrific threat to @vanderkimberly and her well-being. Grateful that she’s now recovering, but we’ve only just begun unpacking the layers of this one. Thank you to all of our friends and co-workers (and dance partners) who have shown up for us so beautifully during this time. As many of you have said, “There are no words...” and it’s true. Which is why in a time like this it’s enough to know that you’re there. Grieving AND counting our blessings today.

Here's more strength and hope to James and Kimberly!