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“One of the greatest honors of my life, I got to be there last four to five days, every day, and hold his hand, and pray with him, and tell him jokes, and tell him how much I love him, and sing to him,” the “A Fall from Grace” star “Literally just watch this man handle death like a king.
He handled the transition like a king,” Brooks, 45, added.James Van Der Beek’s longtime friend Mehcad Brooks shared how the late actor lived his final days.“I got to be there last four to five days, every day, and hold his hand, and pray with him … and tell him how much I love him,” the “A Fall from Grace” star said on Instagram Wednesday. Katie Holmes mourns ‘Dawson’s Creek’ co-star James Van Der Beek in moving message: ‘Journey of a hero’ ‘Devastated’ Reese Witherspoon mourns James Van Der Beek ahead of his final role in ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel seriesThe “Law & Order” alum said Van Der Beek’s death was a reminder to “live your life, do the things that make you happy.” “Don’t worry about other people’s opinions — they’re not gonna f–king matter,” he said. “All that s–t you’re worried about right now is not gonna matter.The “Law & Order” alum urged his followers to “figure out what’s important and embrace it and hold on tight.”“I love you so much, brother. Hug your family tight. Hug your loved ones tight. Love your life. Allow life to love you. Smile when you can. Figure out what’s important and embrace it and hold on tight.”In a heartbreaking statement on Instagram, the “Varsity Blues” star’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, said James “passed peacefully.”“There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come,” Kimberly added. “For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”James’ friends created a GoFundMe to help his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six kids with expenses.Score luxe knitwear from Spanx’s La Ligne collab for up to $200 offOne week only: Score 25% off the anti-aging skincare stars swear byRock legend rips Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for embracing hip-hop: 'It’s not my music' James Van Der Beek's friends launch GoFundMe for actor's family after cancer battle left them 'out of funds' Reza Farahan Says Jill Zarin “Cannot Get Out Of Her Own Way,” Reveals She Once Took Blame For ‘RHONY: Legacy’ Collapse Over Her Salary DemandsJennifer Lawrence steps out in Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s favorite sweatpantsJames Van Der Beek's longtime friend Mehcad Brooks shared how the late actor lived his final days.“I got to be there last four to five days, every day, and hold his hand, and pray with him ... and tell him how much I love him,” the"A Fall from Grace" star said on Instagram Wednesday.vanderjames/Instagram
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