Van Der Beek died Wednesday at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kimberly, and their six children.
The veteran prosecutor said the singer’s global stardom and reputation as a child-loving entertainer allowed him to “pull the wool over the jury’s eyes.”
Lemon received encouragement from figures spanning politics, music, and entertainment — including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes.