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June Raphael Remembers James Van Der Beek
14 Jul
Summary
- Raphael shared sweet memories of Van Der Beek on set.
- Van Der Beek died in February at age 48.
- His final role was in the 'Legally Blonde' prequel.
June Diane Raphael recently shared heartfelt memories of her time working with James Van Der Beek on the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series. Van Der Beek, who played mayoral hopeful Dean Wilson, passed away in February at the age of 48. His death followed a year after he publicly shared his diagnosis with colorectal cancer.
Raphael described Van Der Beek as exceptionally charming and easy to work with, emphasizing his deep love for his six children and wife, Kimberly. She noted that he frequently spoke about his family between takes, leaving a significant impact on the cast and crew. She expressed gratitude for their shared moments, cherishing the memories.
Van Der Beek's final on-screen performance was in this series, and a title card dedicated to his memory was shown after the third episode. Raphael also recounted special moments when Van Der Beek brought his daughters, Annabel and Emilia, to the set, indicating his comfort and desire for them to see his professional environment.
