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James Van Der Beek’s Final Screen Role Arrives in Prime Video’s Elle
James Van Der Beek, the Dawson's Creek star who died from colorectal cancer in February 2026 at 48, appears in his final screen performance in Prime Video's 'Elle.' The Legally Blonde prequel honored him with a title card in its third episode: 'In loving memory of James Van Der Beek.'
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Sada Elbalad
· Jul 3, 2026
"Elle" Pays Tribute to Late James Van Der Beek in His Final Onscreen Role
Prime Video’s Elle took a moment for a special dedication to the late actor, James Van Der Beek.
Us Weekly
· Jul 1, 2026
Inside James Van Der Beek's Days on Legally Blonde's 'Elle' Set Before Death
Prime Video’s Elle debut is bittersweet for the inaugural cast, as they celebrate the start of their new show while mourning the absence of costar James Van Der Beek. The Legally Blonde prequel, streaming now, marks Van Der Beek’s final TV role before his death in February at age 48. While speaking exclusively to Us []
Mashable
· Jul 1, 2026
I would like Elle better if it wasnt a Legally Blonde prequel
Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel Elle might actually be more fun as a standalone teen drama.
The Week
· Jul 9, 2026
Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film
Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film
Associated Press
· Jul 1, 2026
June Diane Raphael talks about working with James Van Der Beek in 'Elle'
June Diane Raphael says working with James Van Der Beek on "Elle" was "one of the great honors of my professional life." The "Legally Blonde" prequel marks his last on-screen role before his death in February. #JuneDianeRaphael #JamesVanDerBeek #Elle #LegallyBlonde
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Kylie Jenner puts on an eye-popping display with a scantily-clad gal pal in a VERY risque new photoshoot
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Related coverage for "James Van Der Beek’s Final Screen Role Arrives in Prime Video’s Elle": Sada Elbalad — "Elle" Pays Tribute to Late James Van Der Beek in His Final Onscreen Role. Us Weekly — Inside James Van Der Beek's Days on Legally Blonde's 'Elle' Set Before Death. Mashable — I would like Elle better if it wasnt a Legally Blonde prequel. The Week — Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film . Associated Press — June Diane Raphael talks about working with James Van Der Beek in 'Elle'. Daily Mail — Kylie Jenner puts on an eye-popping display with a scantily-clad gal pal in a VERY risque new photoshoot