Willie Garson sex and the city actor dead at 57 actor willie Garson gnome for his role on the sex and the city series in films has died according to his son Nevin Garson he was 57
I love you so much papa rest in peace and I’m so glad you got to share all your adventures with me and we’re able to accomplish so much his son wrote on Instagram I’m so proud of you an HBO max spokesperson also confirmed Garson’s passing and the network honored his contributions to one of its most iconic shows in the statement
Willie Garson was in life a son screen a devoted friend and a bright light for everyone in his universe the statement read 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 on sex and the city Garson played Stanford Blatch friend and confidant of protagonist Carrie Bradshaw Sarah Jessica parker he appeared regularly in the series throughout its run and in both films,
Garson who was born in new jersey started training as an actor at age 13and went on to study at Wesleyan university according to a bio posted on the university’s
website his first break in Hollywood was in guest roles on tv shows like cheers and family ties it was on television that Garson would go on to make a reputation for himself as a beloved character actor in addition to his role in sex in the city he had recurring memorable parts on USA network’s white-collar ABC and you blue and CBS Hawaii five zero he was most recently slated to appear
in the reboot of the series and just like that which is set to premiere on HBO max later this year Garson was a proud parent of one child his son Navin he was also an advocate for organizations
that help children find homes through adoption in January Berson marked his son’s adoption day in an Instagram post saying the best day of my life always it’s an honor to having arson today every day in the wake of his passing Garson’s many friends and former colleagues expressed their love for the actor Mario Cantone who played Garson’s on-screen husband and sex in the city
called Garson a brilliant partner in a heartfelt post devastated and just overwhelmed with sadness taken away from all of us way soon you were a gift from the gods he wrote rest my sweet friend
I love you Garson’s friend modern family actress Julie Bowen wrote this breaks my heart willie Garson a friend who loved me at my worst and always let me know it is gone goodbye fatty I love you always actor Jim beaver added heartbroken at the death of it willie Garcia a fine actor devoted father an acerbic funny gracious friend.