Willie Garson: See Photos Of The Late ‘Sex And The City’ Actor

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September 24, 2021 2:16PM EDT

Willie Garson was an actor best known for his role as Stanford Blatch on Sex And The City. He died on September 21 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at 57. See photos of him here.

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Willie Garson

Willie Garson
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Willie Garson was an actor whose career spanned nearly 40 years. He made his debut in the 1986 miniseries ‘The Deliberate Stranger,’ and continued acting up until his death from pancreatic cancer in September 2021 at age 57. Despite taking on many roles throughout his career, Willie was best-known for playing Stanford Blatch in the iconic HBO series ‘Sex And The City.’ He was also set to reprise the role in the HBOMax reboot of the series ‘And Just Like That…” before his death. When he passed away, his ‘SATC’ co-stars mourned his loss as both a friend and member of the show’s family.

While he was a successful actor, Willie was also a loving father to his son Nathen, whom he adopted when he was seven in 2009. His son wrote a touching tribute to him, after his death. Scroll through our gallery to see photos of the late actor from throughout his life and career.

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‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)

‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)
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One of Willie’s final performances was in the ‘SATC’ spinoff ‘And Just Like That…,” which is expected to premiere later in 2021. Wille starred in the series along his friend Sarah Jessica Parker. 

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‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)

‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)
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Willie Garson posed on the set of ‘And Just Like That’ with Cynthia Nixon. The new series reunited many members of the ‘Sex and the City’ cast! 

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‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)

‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)
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Willie Garson’s performance as Stanford Blatch wow-ed audiences, as he portrayed Carrie Bradshaw’s gay best friend. As they played close friends in the show, Willie has revealed that he was very close to Sarah Jessica Parker, since the two worked together. 

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Willie Garson and Mario Cantone In 2021

Willie Garson and Mario Cantone In 2021
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Willie Garson’s Stanford Blatch was well-known for his marriage to Mario Cantone’s Anthony Marentino. The pair were photographed wearing suits on set in 2021. 

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‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)

‘And Just Like That…’ (2021)
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Talk about handsome! Willie Garson was spotted looking dapper on the set of ‘And Just Like That…’

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‘And Just Like That…’

‘And Just Like That…’
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One of Stanford Blatch’s key traits was his impeccable fashion sense. Willie Garson rocked many of the stylish outfits that his character wore.

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Willie Garson In 2017

Willie Garson In 2017
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Willie Garson arrived on the red carpet for the Alcantara Party in Los Angeles in November 2017. He sported a casual look with a gray blazer and khaki pants.

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‘Sex And The City: The Movie’ (2008)

‘Sex And The City: The Movie’ (2008)
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Willie Garson has reprised his Stanford Blatch role whenever he got the chance. He acted alongside his pal Sarah Jessica Parker when the series was given a movie in 2008.

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‘Sex And The City: The Movie’ (2008)

‘Sex And The City: The Movie’ (2008)
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Willie Garson and his on-screen husband Mario Cantone helped Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw, as she prepared to get married. While Stanford was a style icon on ‘SATC,’ Sarah looked gorgeous in the wedding gown.

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‘Sex And The City 2’ (2010)

‘Sex And The City 2’ (2010)
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Willie Garson made a funny face on the red carpet for the premiere of ‘Sex And The City 2.’ He looked shocked as he stood with his co-stars Chris Noth, Tim Gunn, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Mario Cantone.

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‘Sex And The City: The Movie’ (2008)

‘Sex And The City: The Movie’ (2008)
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Willie Garson looked devious, as he sported a sparkling suit in ‘Sex And The City: The Movie.’ He smirked, while Mario Cantone was dismayed.

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‘White Collar’ (2014)

‘White Collar’ (2014)
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Willie Garson acted in a number of TV shows throughout his career. Another one of his biggest roles was as Mozzie in the series ‘White Collar’ from 2009 until 2014. 

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‘Franklin & Bash’ (2014)

‘Franklin & Bash’ (2014)
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Willie Garson took on a number of roles occasionally in one-off episodes. He appeared as Dr. Nick Beckman in a 2014 episode of ‘Franklin & Bash.’

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‘White Collar’ (2011)

‘White Collar’ (2011)
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Willie Garson brought his comedic stylings to ‘White Collar’ for the show’s six-season run. The series gained multiple People’s Choice Award nominations.

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‘White Collar’ (2013)

‘White Collar’ (2013)
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Willie Garson played a renowned con-artist throughout ‘White Collar.’ His character Mozzie was very intelligent and able to remember things easily, despite being devious. 

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‘Little Manhattan’ (2005)

‘Little Manhattan’ (2005)
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Willie Garson starred alongside future acclaimed actor Josh Hutcherson in the 2005 family film ‘Little Manhattan.’ His character Ralph was the kind elevator operator.

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‘The X-Files’ (1999)

‘The X-Files’ (1999)
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Willie Garson appeared in two episodes of the cult sci-fi series ‘The X Files.’ His first appearance was in 1995, but he returned to play a new character in the 1999 episode ‘The Goldberg Variation.’

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