Willie Garson Passes Away, Sex Partner And The City In Mourning

JAKARTA - Actor Willie Garson passed away on Tuesday, September 21 after battling cancer. Citing Deadline today, September 22, this sad news was confirmed by his manager, John Carrabino.

This news was also conveyed by actor Titus Welliver through social media. "No word. I love you my friend", he said on Instagram.

Willie Garson is known since starring in the series Sex and the City which aired in 1998. He played Stanford, a friend of Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Garson also starred in the latest series Sex and the City, entitled And Just Like That. The series is currently in production and brings together the cast of the previous series.

Born on February 20, 1964, Willie Garson has had minor roles in several series and films, including Family Ties, Coach, Quantum Leap, White Collar, Little Manhattan, CSI: Miami, and many others.

The Sex and the City family has sent messages of condolences on social media. Producer of this series, Michael Patrick King said Garson's dedication will always be remembered by the audience.

Cynthia Nixon, her co-star wrote, “He is a funny person both on the big screen and in real life”.

Actress Kim Cattrall who did not join the series reboot said, “Sad news for the Sex and the City family. Please accept my condolences".

Willie Garson has died at the age of 57.