Joey Lawrence, Samantha Cope Talk Working with 'Beacon of Light

Joey Lawrence remembers Anne Heche as a "beacon of light" on the set of Frankie Meets Jack.

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As Joey's love interest and co-lead, Samantha Cope, 46, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE

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The cast of Frankie Meets Jack opens up about how honored they were to work with Heche.

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Suddenly, on Aug. 12, 2022, she passed away at the age of 53. "Everyone she met, she made eye contact with, "

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The presence of Heche on the romantic comedy set made Cope's day better, he says.

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Heche accepted the "small part" with so much energy and love, Joey says.

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As Katrina, the mother of Cope's character Frankie's friend, who serves as a mentor to both

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