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Ribeiro Shares Intimate Final Moments With Van Der Beek
13 Feb
Summary
- Alfonso Ribeiro shared a photo of his last moments with James Van Der Beek.
- The photo was taken by James' wife moments before his final goodbye.
- Ribeiro promised to always be there for James' six children.
Just one day after the tragic news of James Van Der Beek's death at 48, his close friend Alfonso Ribeiro has shared an intimate glimpse into their final moments together. Ribeiro, 54, posted a heartfelt photo on Instagram showing him lying in bed with Van Der Beek, their faces touching. The image was taken by Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, just minutes before Ribeiro's last goodbye.
Ribeiro described making his friend laugh one last time before their final farewell. He also revealed that he is godfather to Van Der Beek's daughter Gwendolyn and pledged his unwavering support to all of James' six children. Ribeiro expressed profound grief, calling Van Der Beek a "true friend, brother, and life guide" and acknowledging the profound impact James and Kimberly had on his own life.
Van Der Beek had been battling stage 3 colorectal cancer since 2023, publicly sharing his diagnosis in November 2024. He passed away earlier this week, leaving behind his wife Kimberly and their six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah. Ribeiro's touching tributes highlight the deep bond between the two actors and the devastating loss felt by those closest to them.
