Beloved ‘Sex and the City’ Actor Willie Garson has died at the age of 57.
At The New York Post reports:
Willie Garson, the actor who played the beloved character Stanford Blatch in “Sex and the City” and its upcoming reboot, “And Just Like That,” with real-life best friend Sarah Jessica Parker, has died. He was 57.
“Willie Garson was in life, as on-screen, a devoted friend and a bright light for everyone in his universe,” an HBO Max spokesperson told The Post. “He created one of the most beloved characters from the HBO pantheon and was a member of our family for nearly twenty-five years. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”
The New Jersey native reportedly passed amid a cancer battle, TMZ reported, and family confirmed his death on social media.
His son Nathen, whom he adopted in 2009, wrote a heartbreaking post that he’s glad his dad “can be at peace now.”
Willie Garson was in life, as on screen, a light for everyone in his universe. He created one of HBO's most beloved characters and was a member of our family for nearly 25 years. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and extend condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/EPU4skdLL3
— HBO (@HBO) September 22, 2021
Garson portrayed the gay best friend of ‘Sex and the City’ protagonist Carrie Bradshaw.
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I absolutely loved his character Stanford. Don’t know if that was just
him, or somebody he created, but a lot of friends and fans were won by
him.