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Alfonso Ribeiro Shares Painful ‘Last Goodbye’ Photo With James Van Der Beek

Alfonso Ribeiro Shares Painful ‘Last Goodbye’ Photo With James Van Der Beek

Summary

Alfonso Ribeiro shared a heartfelt final photo with his friend James Van Der Beek before Van Der Beek's death from cancer. Van Der Beek passed away after a nearly three-year fight with colorectal cancer at the age of 48. His family and friends, including Ribeiro, have shared tributes and organized support for his surviving family.

Key Facts

  • Alfonso Ribeiro posted a final photo with James Van Der Beek on Instagram.
  • James Van Der Beek died from colorectal cancer at 48 years old.
  • Ribeiro and Van Der Beek became friends during the 2019 show "Dancing with the Stars."
  • Ribeiro is the godfather to Van Der Beek’s daughter, Gwendolyn.
  • Van Der Beek revealed his cancer diagnosis publicly in November 2024.
  • James Van Der Beek’s wife confirmed his death and requested privacy for the family.
  • Friends launched a GoFundMe to support Van Der Beek’s family financially.
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