Nelsan Ellis — the actor known for his role of Lafayette on True Blood who died at the age of 39 — was laid to rest on Saturday at the Holy Temple Cathedral in his home state of Illinois.
Several of Ellis’ costars, including his True Blood castmates, attended his funeral, according to E! News.
Stars from True Blood included Anna Paquin, who played Sookie; Carrie Preston, who played Arlene, and Rutina Wesley, who played Tara, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Wesley was a longtime friend of Ellis and penned an emotional tribute to him which she shared last week.
Viola Davis, who...
Several of Ellis’ costars, including his True Blood castmates, attended his funeral, according to E! News.
Stars from True Blood included Anna Paquin, who played Sookie; Carrie Preston, who played Arlene, and Rutina Wesley, who played Tara, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Wesley was a longtime friend of Ellis and penned an emotional tribute to him which she shared last week.
Viola Davis, who...
- 7/22/2017
- by Yvonne Juris
- PEOPLE.com
Nelsan Ellis will be laid to rest in his home state of Illinois on July 21.
The Ellis family announced a public viewing for the True Blood actor is scheduled from 6 – 9 p.m. at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The funeral will be held the following day on July 22 at Holy Temple Cathedral.
Ellis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years before he died on July 8 due to heart failure complications at the age of 39.
As Lafayette, the sassafras cook at Merlotte’s Bar and Grill, Ellis was one of the cast members who...
The Ellis family announced a public viewing for the True Blood actor is scheduled from 6 – 9 p.m. at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The funeral will be held the following day on July 22 at Holy Temple Cathedral.
Ellis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years before he died on July 8 due to heart failure complications at the age of 39.
As Lafayette, the sassafras cook at Merlotte’s Bar and Grill, Ellis was one of the cast members who...
- 7/14/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Nelsan Ellis‘ family is opening up about the circumstances surrounding the beloved True Blood star’s passing.
In a statement released to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday via Ellis’ manager Emily Gerson Saines, the actor’s family explained that Ellis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years before he died due to heart failure complications at the age of 39 on Saturday.
Nelsan’s father has bravely agreed for me to share the circumstances of Nelsan’s heart failure. Nelsan has suffered with drug and alcohol abuse for years. After many stints in rehab, Nelsan attempted to withdraw from alcohol on his own.
In a statement released to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday via Ellis’ manager Emily Gerson Saines, the actor’s family explained that Ellis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years before he died due to heart failure complications at the age of 39 on Saturday.
Nelsan’s father has bravely agreed for me to share the circumstances of Nelsan’s heart failure. Nelsan has suffered with drug and alcohol abuse for years. After many stints in rehab, Nelsan attempted to withdraw from alcohol on his own.
- 7/10/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
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