Popular Sex In The City actor Willie Garson dies at 57 after illness

Willie Garson was a constant presence on our screens and much loved for his role as the ultra stylish and wonderfully witty Stanford Blatch on Sex In The City.

Willie Garson who played the much-loved character Stanford Blatch in Sex and The City has died at 57.

Garson was wildly popular as Carrie Bradshaw’s acerbic and stylish best male buddy in the series and reprised the role in the two film instalments.

He had been recently filming scenes for And Just Like That, the reboot of the cult series.

Actor Willie Garson has died at 57. Garson played Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City. Picture: Getty

His death was announced on social media by his son Nathen via a beautiful Instagram post on Wednesday.

“I love you so much papa. Rest In Peace and I’m so glad you got to share all your adventures with me and were able to accomplish so much. I’m so proud of you. I will always love you, but I think it’s time for you to go on an adventure of your own,” he wrote.

The acting community were united in their grief after the death of the respected actor who was also well known for his role as Mozzie on the series White Collar.

Actors Willie Garson, Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex in the City in 1999. Picture: Supplied

Sex and the City executive producer Michael Patrick King led online tributes to Garson, whose cause of death was not known.

“The Sex and the City family has lost one of its own. Our amazing Willie Garson,” King wrote.

“His spirit and his dedication to his craft was present every day filming And Just Like That. He was there — giving us his all — even while he was sick. His multitude of gifts as an actor and person will be missed by everyone. In this sad, dark moment we are comforted by our memory of his joy and light.”

Cynthia Nixon, who plays Miranda on Sex In The City, was “deeply, deeply sad we have lost Willie Garson.”

“We all loved him and adored working with him. He was endlessly funny on-screen and in real life. He was a source of light, friendship and show business lore. He was a consummate professional always,” she posted.

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

Mario Cantone, the actor who played his character’s husband on Sex In 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,” he posted on Twitter.

Garson was also known for his role in White Collar. Picture: Supplied

Garson was a constant screen presence throughout his career with film roles in Groundhog Day, There’s Something About Mary, Soapdish and Being John Malkavich.