Daughter of Late Actor James Van Der Beek Shares Advice on Grief in Emotional Video

‘I talk to my dad every day,’ said the 9-year-old in the video, ‘and I start with a sentence and I say, ‘Hi, Dad. I miss you.’

James Van Der Beek arrives at the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2019. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Nine-year-old Emilia Van Der Beek is offering a heartfelt perspective on grief after the death of her father, actor James Van Der Beek.

In a video shared March 8 on Instagram by her mother, Kimberly Van Der Beek, Emilia addressed viewers directly while reflecting on what would have been her father’s birthday. In the clip, she explained how she copes with the loss and offered what she described as “little tips” for those experiencing similar grief.