Alfonso Ribeiro Shares Photo of “Last Goodbye” With James Van Der Beek | E! News

0 February 12, 2026 23:14

Alfonso Ribeiro shared a photo of his “last goodbye” with his late friend James Van Der Beek. One day after the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer, the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ co-host shared a deeply personal post on Instagram. Alongside a touching photo of the two pressing their foreheads together, Alfonso revealed the image was taken just minutes before he said his final goodbye. Alfonso also reflected on standing by James throughout his cancer journey, describing the heartbreaking highs and lows. He vowed to always be there for James’ six children, whom he shares with wife Kimberly Van Der Beek, noting his special role as godfather to James’ daughter Gwendolyn. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1428532/james-van-der-beek-dead-at-48-alfonso-ribeiro-on-final-moments

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