RIP Nelsan Ellis age 39 (LaFayette from True Blood)
 

so sad hearing this news, he was one of my favourite characters in True Blood

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Nelsan Ellis — famous for his role as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood” — has died at age 39, Variety can confirm.

The cause was complications from heart failure


“We were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Nelsan Ellis,” HBO said in a statement. “Nelsan was a long-time member of the HBO family whose groundbreaking portrayal of Lafayette will be remembered fondly within the overall legacy of ‘True Blood.’ Nelsan will be dearly missed by his fans and all of us at HBO.”

Aw this is sad to hear, such a young age aswell. May he Rest In Peace.

Extremely sad indeed.

He was FANTASTIC in True Blood!!! One of the best actors playing one of the best characters.

R.I.P

I wasn't very keen on True Blood, but I did really like his character in the programme.

i agree so much with you, he was so funny in True Blood


i was really shocked when i heard this news :sad:

Such sad news RIP Nelsan you will be missed :(