It was announced on Tuesday night that actor Willie Garson had passed away at the age of 57.
Garson was a character actor best known for his role as Stanford 'Stanny' Blatch on HBO's hit series Sex and The City. Just a few weeks before his passing, Garson tweeted out a heartfelt message that would ultimately serve as his final message to the world.
BE KIND TO EACH OTHER......ALWAYS. LOVE TO ALL. APRROACH KINDNESS.— Willie Garson \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@Willie Garson \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1630807691
Garson's Sex and The City costars, family members, and friends have since taken to twitter to pay their respects to the late actor.
Kristin Davis
Davis starred in Sex and The City as Charlotte York. In an Instagram post, she took a walk down memory lane and paid tribute to her costar.
Cynthia Nixon
So deeply, deeply sad we have lost @WillieGarson. We all loved him and adored working with him. He was endlessly funny on-screen and and in real life. He was a source of light, friendship and show business lore. He was a consummate professional\u2014 always.pic.twitter.com/G63EJIj8lG— Cynthia Nixon (@Cynthia Nixon) 1632272561
Nixon starred in Sex and The City as Miranda Hobbes. She took to Twitter to pay respects to her costar citing him as "a source of light".
Kim Cattrall
Such sad news and a terribly sad loss to the SATC family. Our condolences and RIP dear Willie xopic.twitter.com/yXhPkxRTv3— Kim Cattrall (@Kim Cattrall) 1632276512
Cattrall starred in Sex and The City as Samantha Jones.
David Eigenberg
Willie \u2026the kindest most beautiful beautiful man. There are none better. Sleep well my friend. You will always be rememberedpic.twitter.com/pikD19hqQP— David Eigenberg (@David Eigenberg) 1632275794
Eigenberg starred in Sex and The City as Steve Brady.
Mario Cantone
I couldn\u2019t have had a more brilliant TV partner. I\u2019m devastated and just overwhelmed with Sadness. Taken away from all of us way soon. You were a gift from the gods. Rest my sweet friend. I love you.pic.twitter.com/Ia4tg1VK1Y— Mario Cantone (@Mario Cantone) 1632268939
Cantone starred in Sex and The City as Anthony Marentino.
Evan Handler
This is a tragedy for the entire #SATC #AJLT family, for Willie\u2019s family, and for the world.\n\nWillie was a prince, the Mayor of every group he ever existed within, and - most importantly - a parent. My heart grieves for his son.\n\nA consumate funny man. Bless you.https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1440465352719155200\u00a0\u2026— Evan Handler (@Evan Handler) 1632269770
Handler starred in Sex and The City as Harry Goldenblatt.
Diedrich Bader
In shock over the loss of WILLIE GARSON\nA lovely guy&a great actor who\u2019s been part of our small community of character actors here in Los Angeles as long as i can remember\nAlways warm & supportive &just,i was always happy to see Will &i can\u2019t believe he\u2019s gone\nPrayers for his son— Diedrich Bader (@Diedrich Bader) 1632273408
Bader paid tribute to his fellow character actor.
Ben Stiller
Sending love to @WillieGarson\u2019s son Nathen. Your dad was strong and respected in his community of fellow actors and his philanthropy was constant and committed. I\u2019m grateful I knew him. He was also really really funny.— Ben Stiller (@Ben Stiller) 1632272893
Stiller and Garson worked together in the 90s on such films as There's Something About Mary and The Suburbans. Stiller took the time to send his love to Garson's son. It's worth noting that he too recently lost his father, the legendary actor Jerry Stiller.
Billy Eichner
RIP Willie Garson. Such a lovely, encouraging, supportive person.— billy eichner (@billy eichner) 1632280224
Comedian and vocal Sex and The City fan, Billy Eichner shared his condolences.
Jason Alexander
The wonderful Willie Garson has left us. A dear, funny, kind man and delightful actor. Too soon. Rest well. #ripwilliegarson— jason alexander (@jason alexander) 1632268872
Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on Seinfeld, paid his respects to "The wonderful Willie Garson".
Julie Bowen
Bowen, best known for her role as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family paid tribute to her friend.
Rest In Peace Willie Garson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
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