From James Van Der Beek to Carrie Fisher: TV’s greatest posthumous performances
James Van Der Beek made a surprise posthumous appearance in Amazon's Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, having died in February at age 48. His portrayal of a crooked school district superintendent was noted for its self-awareness. Van Der Beek's performance joins a list of other significant posthumous roles in television history.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 14:46 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 21:00 UTC
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