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Kids Bake Cake for Ribeiro Family After Friend's Death
17 Feb
Summary
- The Ribeiro children baked a cake to comfort their parents.
- James Van Der Beek passed away from colorectal cancer at age 48.
- Alfonso Ribeiro called Van Der Beek his brother, life guide, and friend.
Alfonso and Angela Ribeiro received a touching gesture from their three children following the death of their close friend, James Van Der Beek. The kids baked a cake to uplift their parents' spirits during this difficult time.
Van Der Beek, aged 48, passed away last Wednesday from colorectal cancer. Alfonso Ribeiro recently shared photos from his last visit to his friend's ranch in Texas, recounting their shared journey through the illness.
In a poignant social media post, Ribeiro expressed his devastation, calling Van Der Beek his brother, life guide, and true friend. He highlighted the emotional roller coaster experienced by Van Der Beek's family and friends as they battled the disease.
Angela Ribeiro also shared her grief on Instagram, reflecting on their close bond and expressing profound gratitude for their final moments together. She fondly remembered their conversations, adventures, and Van Der Beek's ability to make others feel seen.
The GoFundMe campaign established for the Van Der Beek family is reportedly nearing $3 million.
