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‘Sex and the City’ star Willie Garson died on Tuesday at the age of 57.

He was best known for playing the role of Stanford Blatch, Carrie Bradshaw’s best friend on the popular HBO series and was set to star in the upcoming reboot, And Just Like That, on HBO. Garson also played the character Mozzie on USA Network’s White Collar between 2009 and 2014..

In a heartbreaking post on Instagram, Garson’s son Nathan wrote, “I love you so much papa” Garson’s son Nathen wrote on Instagram. “ 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. You’ll always be with me. Love you more than you will ever know and I’m glad you can be at peace now. You always were the toughest and funniest and smartest person I’ve known. I’m glad you shared you’re love with me. I’ll never forget it or lose it.”

 

 

 

 

 

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A representative for And Just Like That shared on the HBO show’s Instagram page, “Willie Garson was in life, as on screen, a devoted friend and a bright light for everyone in his universe. He created one of the most beloved characters from the HBO pantheon and was a member of our family for nearly twenty-five years.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Garson’s former co-stars took to social media to honor their friend with touching tributes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Such sad news and a terribly sad loss to the SATC family. Our condolences and RIP dear Willie xo pic.twitter.com/yXhPkxRTv3

— Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) September 22, 2021

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

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

Editorial credit: Eugene Powers