ACTOR Willie Garson was seen shooting his final Sex And The City scenes last month in a series of now-heartbreaking pictures following his untimely death.
The White Collar star died this week aged 57, after a secret battle with cancer, according to reports.
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In the weeks leading up to his passing, the TV star was seen hard at work on set of the HBO cinematic revival, titled And Just Like That…, alongside his on-screen husband Mario Cantone on August 2.
As he was sipping his morning tea, Willie is first seen returning to his trailer in a light-grey top and chinos.
Later, Willie was seen looking dapper in a black suit and white shirt as he walked towards his scene.
Willie was photographed in one of Stanford Blatch’s iconic flamboyant outfits days before his final shoot. He was there to film a scene with Sarah Jessica Parker and Mario, Blatch’s BFF Carrie Bradshaw.
Willie spoke to Us Weekly about his excitement over the film’s June reboot.
Speaking to Us Weekly, he said: “It didn’t hit me until I was in wardrobe yesterday and it was, like, literally stepping into the shoes again.
It was amazing. “It was great. I was just telling my friends that I was probably wearing around $200,000 worth clothing yesterday.
“And it was right away and it was like, ‘Oh, this is us, here we are.'”
After news broke of his death, Willie’s SATC castmates paid tributeto the star on social media.
TRIBUTES POUR IN
Cynthia Nixon, 55, who plays Miranda Hobbes on the show was one of the first of Willie’s costars to pay tribute.
Nixon shared a photo she took with Willie during a party, along with a heartfelt note that said: “So deeply, deeply sorry we have lost @Willie.Garson. We loved him all and loved to work with him.
He was hilarious on-screen as well as in real life. He was a source for light, friendship, and showbiz lore. He was a consummate professional — always.
“My heart goes out to his son, @Nathen_Garson. Nathen, I hope you know how much he loved you and how proud he was to be your dad.”
Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the HBO series, wrote: “Such sad news and a terribly sad loss to the SATC family. Our condolences and RIP dear Willie xo”
Mario, who stars as Stanford’s husband Anthony Marantino on the show, also shared a sweet message on social media.
Mario wrote: “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.”
Bosch actor Titus Welliver broke the news of Willie’s passing with a post on Tuesday along with a photo of the beloved actor.
“There are no words. I love you dear brother. We are fewer.”
Willie’s son Nathen said on Instagram that he loved his father so much.
“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.”
LIFE ON SCREEN
The TV star had been battling cancer, according toTMZsources, but this has yet to be confirmed.
From 1998 to its series finale, 2004 in the final season, 27 episodes starred him.
His character Stanford was a close friend of Carrie Bradshaw, who often struggled to overcome insecurities around dating in the big city.
As well as the TV show, Willie also appeared in the first Sex And The City feature film in 2008 and its sequel, titled Sex and the City 2, in 2010.
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