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 🇺🇸 (@Willie Garson 🇺🇸) 1630807691.0
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 fu… https://t.co/y373hwJJry— Cynthia Nixon (@Cynthia Nixon) 1632272561.0
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
Cattrall starred in Sex and The City as Samantha Jones.
David Eigenberg
Willie …the kindest most beautiful beautiful man. There are none better. Sleep well my friend. You will always be r… https://t.co/wimcTcXvC4— David Eigenberg (@David Eigenberg) 1632275794.0
Eigenberg starred in Sex and The City as Steve Brady.
Mario Cantone
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) 1632268939.0
Cantone starred in Sex and The City as Anthony Marentino.
Evan Handler
This is a tragedy for the entire #SATC #AJLT family, for Willie’s family, and for the world. Willie was a prince,… https://t.co/4tzSMncBUv— Evan Handler (@Evan Handler) 1632269770.0
Handler starred in Sex and The City as Harry Goldenblatt.
Diedrich Bader
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) 1632273408.0
Bader paid tribute to his fellow character actor.
Ben Stiller
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) 1632272893.0
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
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) 1632268872.0
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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