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Willie Garson, 'Stanford Blatch' on 'Sex and the City,' dead at 57

Willie Garson attends Neuro Brands Presenting Sponsor At The Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party on February 09, 2020 in West Hollywood, California.
Willie Garson attends Neuro Brands Presenting Sponsor At The Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party on February 09, 2020 in West Hollywood, California.
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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Actor Willie Garson, who famously played Carrie Bradshaw's BFF Stanford Blatch on 'Sex and the City,' has died, his son announced on Instagram on Tuesday. He was 57.

SATCWillie Garson Stars As Stanford, Sarah Jessica Parker Stars As Carrie, Kristian Davis Stars As Charlotte, Kim Cattrall Stars As Samantha And Cynthia Nixon Stars As Miranda In The Hbo Comedy Series "Sex And The City" The Third Season.Getty Images


"I love you so much papa," his son Nathen, also an actor, wrote on Instagram. "Rest In Peace and I'm so glad you got to share all your adventures with me and were able to accomplish so much ... 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."

TMZ reported that Garson, who was born in Highland Park, New Jersey, had been battling cancer for several years, but it was unknown if that was the cause of death.

Garson's actor friends took to social media to share their sorrow. "Our sweet pal #WillieGarson has passed on. Dear soul, rest easy," actor Rob Morrow tweeted.

StanfordWillie Garson in a scene from "Sex and the City" in 1998.Getty Images

Cast members (from left to right) Willie Garson (Stanford), Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie), Kim Cattrall (Samatha) and Cynthia Nixon (Amanda) act in a scene from the HBO television series "Sex and the City" third season, episode "Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl."Cast members (from left to right) Willie Garson (Stanford), Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie), Kim Cattrall (Samatha) and Cynthia Nixon (Amanda) act in a scene from the HBO television series "Sex and the City" third season, episode "Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl."Paramount Pictures/Newsmakers

"There are no words. I love you dear brother. We are fewer," actor and friend Titus Welliver tweeted.

Garson appeared in a variety of television shows and films throughout his career. He had reoccurring characters in "NYPD Blue," as Henry Coffield, and "Mr. Belvedere," as Carl. He also appeared in episodes of "Monk," "Boy Meets World," among other programs.

He also had parts in three Farrelly brothers comedies: "Kingpin," "There's Something About Mary" and "Fever Pitch."