Alfonso Ribeiro has shared a poignant glimpse into his final moments with close friend James Van Der Beek.
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Van Der Beek, 48, passed away on Wednesday after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer, leaving behind his wife Kimberly and six children: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 9½, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.
Ribeiro is the godfather to Van Der Beek's daughter Gwendolyn.
Taking to Instagram, the actor revealed that he was by the Dawson’s Creek star’s side shortly before his death.
Alongside a tender photo, Ribeiro wrote, ‘This was taken by @vanderkimberly just a few minutes before I said my last goodbye.’
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He added that their final moments together were filled with laughter, sharing, ‘My last moment was making him laugh one last time.’
Alfonso Ribeiro shared his final moments with close friend James Van Der Beek on Instagram
Ribeiro is the godfather to Van Der Beek's seven-year-old daughter, Gwendolyn
In the heartbreaking photo, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is seen holding Van Der Beek’s head as he lies in bed, with a woven hat pulled low.