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Goodbye to Carrie’s best friend in ‘Sex and the City’; Actor Willie Garson dies at 57

Not every day we can have good news and today, sadly, the entertainment world learned of the sensitive passing of Willie Garson, the actor behind the character of Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City, at 57 years of age.

Nathen, the actor’s son, confirmed the news via Instagram with a message full of love and gratitude to his father, but did not elaborate on it, only saying that he had “a battle that he had been dealing with for a long time.”

Who was Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City?

The actor played one of Carrie Bradshaw’s (Sarah Jessica Parker) best friends and confidants on the show. Sex and the City. Due to the importance of his character, he was contemplated to appear in the new installment of the series, which would premiere on HBO Max later this year.

His son said goodbye with an emotional and loving message

Willie Garson admiring the sea

Nathen was the only son of the actor and it was he who confirmed the news on his Instagram account dedicating a beautiful and emotional message:

I love you so much dad. Rest in peace and I am so glad that you were able to share all your adventures with me and that you have been able to achieve so much. I am so proud of you. I will always love you, but I think it’s time for you to go on your own adventure. You will always be with me. I will love you more than you will ever know and I am glad that you can find peace now. You were always the toughest and funniest and smartest person I have ever met. I’m glad you shared your love with me. I will never forget or lose it.

An HBO spokesperson also confirmed the news.

Willie Garson posing for a photo

Willie Garson was in life, on screen, a devoted friend and a shining light to everyone in his universe. He created one of HBO’s most beloved characters and was a member of our family for almost 25 years. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.

According to information from TMZSources close to the actor mentioned that he had been fighting cancer for months. However, the causes of his death or the type of cancer he suffered from have not yet been confirmed.

His acquaintances, friends and family mourned his death with deep sadness, as a great actor lost the battle because of this terrible disease.

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