'Sex And The City' Star Willie Garson, Of New Jersey, Dies At 57

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ — "Sex and The City" star Willie Garson has died, People magazine was first to report and confirmed by his son on social media.

Garson died Tuesday at the age of 57. Garson was born in Highland Park and graduated from Highland Park High School, class of 1982, according to his Wikipedia page. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, People magazine reported.

Michael Patrick King, executive producer of "Sex and the City," said Garson had been working "even while he was sick," reported the BBC.

While he had many roles in his acting career, Garson was best known for playing Stanford Blatch, best friend to Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie on the show. The role also made him a gay icon, although Blatch was actually heterosexual in real life. Garson appeared in both "Sex and the City" spin-off movies and was scheduled to appear in the upcoming third remake of the hit show, "And Just Like That."

He was mourned Wednesday by co-star Mario Cantone, who played his love interest that spanned decades in the "Sex and the City" franchise.

"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 sweet Willie. Rest …I love you," wrote Cantone on Instagram.

Cynthia Nixon also mourned him, calling him the "consummate professional — always."

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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 love you so much papa," wrote his son, Nathen Garson 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. 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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