Celebs React to Nelsan Ellis' Death - Read Tweets
Celebrities are speaking out to remember Nelsan Ellis, who sadly passed away this weekend after complications from heart failure.
The actor was best known for his role as Lafayette on True Blood and he also had a recurring role on CBS’ Elementary.
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Stars like Riz Ahmed, who worked with Nelsan on The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and Octavia Spencer, who worked with him on The Help, are among those paying tribute.
Read what the celebs are saying below.
Gutted to hear of Nelsaan Ellis' untimely death. Pleasure to work with him on The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A shining talent and soul.
— Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) July 8, 2017
Just got word that we lost @OfficialNelsan. My heart breaks for his kids and family…. https://t.co/py3BxSkgWf
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) July 8, 2017
My God, such a beautiful soul and talented artist. Blown. Away. #RIP https://t.co/wElQq6mw84
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) July 8, 2017
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Shocked & saddened to hear of Nelsan Ellis' passing. Major fan of this talented actor. Way too young #Rip #TrueBlood https://t.co/msT8mGmoiX
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) July 8, 2017
Heartbroken over the passing of Nelsan Ellis. He was always so sweet to me and so entertaining to watch in screen.
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) July 8, 2017
This world makes no sense to me. No sense at all. https://t.co/eP6LHoSlqG
— Steve Kazee (@SteveKazee) July 8, 2017
Oh my goodness, this is truly sad!!
— Cynthia Erivo (@CynthiaEriVo) July 8, 2017
Omg no!!! Lafayette was the best part of this show for me. RIP baby! We'll love u forever ❤️🤧 https://t.co/FpMKJ3xbuQ
— Young ANGEL (@AngelHaze) July 8, 2017
RIP Nelsan Ellis. Gone too soon.
— steven pasquale (@StevePasquale) July 8, 2017
I can't believe this. He was such a talented force of nature. #NelsanEllis ' character on #TrueBlood was one of my favorite TV characters. 😢 https://t.co/SKvHJoPwjO
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) July 8, 2017
Heartbroken about @OfficialNelsan . Such a beautiful human being. Man….
— Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) July 8, 2017
So so sad to hear about the passing of such an an inspiring artist. Nelsan Ellis, your talent will be remembered for a long time. �’�🏾 pic.twitter.com/oJSz8RNiRe
— Yahya Abdul-Mateen 2 (@yahya) July 8, 2017
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