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Kate Plummer
Sep 22, 2021
Tributes have poured in after news that Willie Garson, who starred in Sex and the City has died aged 57.
The actor, who was best known for his portrayal of Stanford Blatch in the HBO series, has not had his cause of death disclosed but the executive producer of Sex And The City and Just Like That, Michael Patrick King, said Garson had been working “even while he was sick”, without giving details.
Following the news, those who worked with him and family members have been sharing touching memories and messages on social media in tribute to the actor.
Cynthia Nixon, aka Miranda in SATC said Garson “was a source of light, friendship and show business lore”.
So deeply, deeply sad we have lost @WillieGarson. We all loved him and adored working with him. He was endlessly fu… https://t.co/y373hwJJry— Cynthia Nixon (@Cynthia Nixon) 1632272561
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She added that he was a proud father and sent her condolences to his son Nathen.
My heart goes out to his son, Nathen Garson. Nathen, I hope you know how much he loved you and how proud he was to be your dad.— Cynthia Nixon (@Cynthia Nixon) 1632272562
Nathen Garson wrote his own tribute on Instagram in which he said his father was “the toughest and funniest and smartest person I’ve known.”
While SATC co-star Mario Cantone said he was “overwhelmed with sadness”.
I couldn’t have had a more brilliant TV partner. I’m devastated and just overwhelmed with Sadness. Taken away from… https://t.co/ukFRuCXrtH— Mario Cantone (@Mario Cantone) 1632268939
Other famous faces took to Twitter to react to his passing, including Candace Bushnell who created SATC.
Rest in Peace #WillieGarson 💔 Stanford Blatch is so beloved to me and Willie brought him to life so beautifully. W… https://t.co/4maS4fyQbA— CANDACE BUSHNELL (@CANDACE BUSHNELL) 1632281916
In shock over the loss of WILLIE GARSON A lovely guy&a great actor who’s been part of our small community of charac… https://t.co/kBvInWAArQ— Diedrich Bader (@Diedrich Bader) 1632273408
#Heartbroken. @WillieGarson has left the earth. God love him. Mensch to the end. Wish I could have hugged him while… https://t.co/s7Vl1FDmOM— Sharon Lawrence (@Sharon Lawrence) 1632275672
When @WillieGarson heard we were doing "America Reads The Mueller Report" he contacted me and asked to be a part of… https://t.co/o3gxIsCYpV— Cheri Jacobus (@Cheri Jacobus) 1632271003
Sending love to @WillieGarson’s son Nathen. Your dad was strong and respected in his community of fellow actors and… https://t.co/jVUrd5hk85— Ben Stiller (@Ben Stiller) 1632272893
Goodbye my friend. You were the best of us. https://t.co/9t1J9XHk9N— Jeff Eastin (@Jeff Eastin) 1632271387
Ya get to meet amazing people in my business and Willie Garson was one of them. And it was clear, on the final day… https://t.co/uQol3fgtG5— Damian Holbrook (@Damian Holbrook) 1632272282
A statement from HBO said: “Willie Garson was in life, as on screen, a devoted friend and a bright light for everyone in his universe. He created one of the most beloved characters from the HBO pantheon and was a member of our family for nearly 25 years. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”
As well as SATC, Garson appeared in a number of high-profile shows throughout his career including Twin Peaks, Friends, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ally McBeal, Boy Meets World and more. He was also well-known for his role as Mozzie on the US police procedural, White Collar.
He will be missed.