How ‘Elle’ paid tribute to James Van Der Beek for his final role
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By Lauren Sarner Published July 1, 2026, 2:33 p.m. ETSee more of our coverage in your search results.
Add Page Six on GoogleJames Van Der Beek’s final role is his posthumous appearance in “Elle,” Prime Video’s “Legally Blonde” prequel series.
The show pays tribute to the “Dawson’s Creek” actor, who died at 48 in February, following a battle with colorectal cancer.
His character, Dean Wilson, first appears in the third episode of “Elle.” At the end of that episode, before the credits roll, a title card onscreen says, “In loving memory of James Van Der Beek.”
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Now streaming on Prime Video, “Elle” is a “Legally Blonde” prequel series following Reese Witherspoon’s iconic character from the movies during her high school years. Witherspoon produces it but isn’t in it; Elle Woods is played by Lexi Minetree.
Dean Wilson is a local mayoral candidate who befriends Elle’s mom, Eva (June Diane Raphael).
“Elle” actor Jacob Moskovitz told The Post, “We didn’t have a ton of overlap, but he sat and ate lunch with us and talked with us. And he was just an absolute light on our set, and we miss him very much.”
He added, “We’re really honored that he was a part of the show.”
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Raphael told TV Insider that she recalled Van Der Beek, “talking about his family all the time.”
The “Grace and Frankie” actress added, “Anytime there was a downbeat on the set, he would share stories about his kids and how amazing they are and what they were going through, and I could just tell the kind of dad he was and also the kind of husband he was.”
She noted that when he talked about his wife, Kimberly, who he married in 2010, “You could tell they were so deeply in love still.”
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The “Varsity Blue” actor had been battling stage 3 cancer since August 2023.
He shared six children with his wife, Kimberly: Olivia, 14; Joshua, 13; Annabel, 12; Emilia, 8; Gwendolyn, 6, and Jeremiah, 3.
Before his death, Van Der Beek confessed that cancer treatment had put a financial strain on his family. He sold memorabilia from “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues” to help fund his medical expenses.
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After his death in February, the actor’s friends created a GoFundMe page for his family.
To date, it raised over $2 million. Celebrity donors included Zoe Saldaña, Derek Hough, Ricki Lake, and Kaley Cuoco.
“Elle” is now streaming on Prime Video.
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Spain vs. Austria odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 12-5 roll
Spain looks to continue their march towards their second World Cup championship since 2010 when they battle Austria in a 2026 World Cup Round of 32 matchup on Thursday. Spain, who are third in the FIFA rankings, won Group H by outscoring opponents 5-0. Austria, meanwhile, finished second in Group J. They defeated Jordan 3-1, lost to Argentina 2-0 and played to a 3-3 draw with Algeria. Austria is looking for its best World Cup finish since taking third in 1954.
Kickoff for Spain vs. Austria is 3 p.m. ET from Inglewood, Calif. The latest Spain vs. Austria odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Spain at -300 (risk $300 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Austria at +900 and a draw at +425. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Spain are -950 to advance, with Austria at +610. Before locking in any Spain vs. Austria picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, check out the Spain vs. Austria predictions from SportsLine's Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup and is on an 25-15-2 run (63%) on WC picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.
Now, Eimer has studied Spain vs. Austria and just revealed his 2026 World Cup picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several World Cup odds and soccer betting lines for Austria vs. Spain:
Spain vs. Austria 90-minute money line | Spain -320, Austria +950, Draw +420 |
Spain vs. Austria over/under: | 2.5 goals |
Spain vs. Austria to qualify for next round: | Spain -950, Austria +610 |
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Spain vs. Austria streaming: | Fubo (Try for free) |
Top Spain vs. Austria predictions
After examining Spain vs. Austria from every angle, Eimer is leaning Under 2.5 total goals (+106). Eimer sees Spain as being the much more talented side, but hasn't played at their best yet. Austria, meanwhile, are taking part in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and have been one of the more exciting teams so far.
"This is one of the harder to predict Round of 32 matches for me," Eimer said. "If Spain was playing how they should be playing it would be easy, but right now it's a coin-flip of which Spain side shows up." With all of the uncertainties entering the match, Eimer is taking the Under. See Eimer's best bets for Spain vs. Austria at SportsLine, and you can bet the Under in Spain vs. Austria at FanDuel here:
How to make Spain vs. Austria picks
After studying the Spain vs. Austria matchup from every angle, Eimer has found a critical x-factor and locked in two plus-money best bets. You can head to SportsLine to see what they are.
So what are the best bets for Spain vs. Austria? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Spain vs. Austria, all from expert on a 25-15 roll on World Cup picks, and find out.
Add CBS Sports on GoogleTwins top prospect Walker Jenkins carries young fan off field after collapse during national anthem
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Jack BaerStaff writerThu, July 2, 2026 at 12:37 AM UTC·1 min readMinnesota Twins minor leaguer Walker Jenkins stepped up before Tuesday's St. Paul Saints game in a way that had nothing to do with his top prospect status.
Jenkins, the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, went viral on Wednesday via a video that showed him taking care of a young fan who collapsed while standing with the players during the national anthem.
AdvertisementAdvertisementJenkins noticed the fan wobbling and was soon carrying him off the field, eventually giving him to a staff member at the dugout.
The Saints, the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, confirmed Wednesday morning that the boy, named Lincoln, is doing well and has received some team merchandise.
After helping Lincoln, Jenkins proceeded to go 3-for-5 with a double, triple and three runs scored in a 12-6 win over the Buffalo Bisons. He was a home run shy of the cycle.
The Twins selected Jenkins fifth overall out of South Brunswick High School in North Carolina in the 2023 MLB Draft. He quickly developed into one of the best prospects in the minors, showcasing five-tool talent while playing well above his age at each level.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThis season, Jenkins, 21, is slashing .273/.394/.436 in 30 games with the Saints.
