Actor Willie Garson, best known for his role as Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City passed away today and the news was confirmed by his son, Nathen Garson, via a post on Instagram. However, the cause of his death was not mentioned.
The news left a huge void, his friends and family took to social media to express their grief over the loss. As per New York Times, Mr. Garson was born William Paszamant on Feb. 20, 1964, in New Jersey to Muriel Paszamant and Donald M. Paszamant. At 13, he started training at the Actors Institute in New York, and he graduated in 1985 from Wesleyan University, where he majored in psychology and theatre, according to the university.
Mario Cantone, who played Mr Garson’s partner in “Sex and the City,” said –
I couldn’t have had a more brilliant TV partner. I’m 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 (@macantone) September 22, 2021
Cynthia Nixon, who played Miranda Hobbes in Sex and the City said –
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— always. pic.twitter.com/G63EJIj8lG
— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) September 22, 2021
Garson served on the advisory board for You Gotta Believe, an organization that helps youth find permanent families. He will forever be remembered for his brilliant work in several films, and will continue to stay in the hearts of millions of fans across the world.