'I will forever be in debt for all they’ve given me and my family': Alfonso Ribeiro 'will always be there' for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro has vowed to "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death at the age of 48.
Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star has been left devastated following the loss of the Dawson's Creek actor - who died this week three years after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer back in August 2023 - and he's now promised to support James' wife Kimberly and the couple's six children as they navigate life without him.
In a post on Instagram, Ribeiro wrote: "I’m so broken right now with the passing of my friend @vanderjames today. He was my true friend brother and life guide.
"I was with him through this horrible journey to beat cancer. His family and friends went on this roller coaster ride.
"The highs when it looked like he had it beat to the breaking lows of it coming back. I’ve learned so much from james.
"He and @vanderkimberly changed my life. I will forever be in debt for all they’ve given me and my family. He will live forever in my heart. I will always be there for their children."
Ribeiro went on to insist he will always cherish his role as godfather to James' daughter Gwen and admitted he sees his pal as a "guardian angel" who will look after him.
He added: "I will always hold my role as Gwen’s Goddie daddy as one of the most important roles of my life. 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 tribute comes after it was revealed Kimberly Van Der Beek has launched a crowdfunding page to help them cover their expenses after her late husband's cancer battle put a "significant financial strain" on her family.
