Alfonso Ribeiro's Wife Shares How Their Kids Lifted Their Spirits Following James Van Der Beek's Death Kayla GrantFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM 0 Alfonso Ribeiro and James Van Der Beek; Alfonso Ribeiro's Instagram Story Alfonso Ribeiro/Instagram; Angela Ribeiro/Instagram Alfonso Ribeiro's kids made him something special to uplift his and his wife's spirits after the death of their close friend, James Van Der Beek The actor's wife Angela shared a snap of the homemade sweet treat their kids baked for their parents The Dawson's Creek star died at 48 on Wednesday, Feb.
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Alfonso Ribeiro's kids made him something special to uplift his and his wife's spirits after the death of their close friend, James Van Der Beek
The actor's wife Angela shared a snap of the homemade sweet treat their kids baked for their parents
The Dawson's Creek star died at 48 on Wednesday, Feb. 11, following a journey with cancer
Alfonso Ribeiro's kids are supporting their parents during a difficult time.
On Monday, Feb. 16, Ribiero's wife Angela shared a snap of the homemade cake that their children baked for them following the death of their close friend, James Van Der Beek. Angela praised their kids for all the work they did to uplift their spirits.
"Not the easiest week…but our kids made us this beautiful cake to lift our spirits today. Kids just know. 🤍," Angela wrote over the picture.
Ribiero, 54, who's also the godfather of Van Der Beek's daughter, Gwendolyn, 7, is dad to daughter Ava Sue, 6, and sons Anders Reyn, 10, and Alfonso "AJ" Lincoln, 12, as well as adult daughter Sienna, 23, from a previous relationship.
After news broke that the Dawson's Creek star had died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer, Ribeiro shared a lengthy tribute to Van Der Beek.
"I'm so broken right now with the passing of my friend @vanderjames today," the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star began his post. "He was my true friend brother and life guide."
Further down in his caption, Ribeiro said Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly forever changed his life and added that he would always be there for their six kids.
"I will always hold my role as Gwen's Goddie daddy as one of the most important roles of my life," said Ribeiro, referring to Van Der Beek's daughter Gwendolyn. "I love you James and know I have a guardian angel watching over me. Being able to say goodbye this weekend will always live with me. RIP my brother. RIP."
The next day, Ribeiro took to Instagram to share an intimate moment between him and Van Der Beek. The post featured a photo of Ribeiro holding the late actor's head close to his as they lay in bed together.
"This was taken by @vanderkimberly just a few minutes before I said my last goodbye," Ribeiro wrote, referring to the late actor's wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, as the photographer. "My last moment was making him laugh one last time. I really miss him already."
Alfonso Ribeiro and his family Alfonso Ribeiro/instagram
Kimberly, who shares six children — Gwendolyn, Olivia, 15, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 9½, and sons Joshua, 13, and Jeremiah, 4 — with Van Der Beek, first announced her husband's death in an Instagram post on Feb. 11.
"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," she wrote. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."
Kimberly also shared a link to a GoFundMe supporting her family on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday. The GoFundMe, started by a friend of the family, notes that Kimberly "and the children are facing an uncertain future."
"The costs of James's medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds," the GoFundMe read. "They are working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time. The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference as they navigate the road ahead."
Any donations will cover "essential living expenses, pay bills, and support the children's education. Every donation, no matter the size, will help Kimberly and her family find hope and security as they rebuild their lives."
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Published: February 17, 2026 at 07:09PM on Source: RED MAG
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