Remembering Nelsan Ellis
After the news broke yesterday of Nelsan Ellis’ death, the outpouring of grief and sharing of memories began. We shared our sorrow here and thousands of fans expressed theirs and shared memories on Facebook.
Nelsan’s friends and colleagues from True Blood took to social media to remember him as well. We’ve collected a selection of their posts below.
It was an utter privilege to work with the phenomenally talented and deeply kind soul .@OfficialNelsan I’m devastated by his untimely death. pic.twitter.com/If17csduHz
— Anna Paquin (@AnnaPaquin) July 8, 2017
I am so sad about the death of Nelsan Ellis, a great talent gone too soon. Such a shock. 💔
— Charlaine Harris (@RealCharlaine) July 8, 2017
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen the level of humility and kindness that came with the Magnificent Talent that Nelsan Ellis had. Miss u friend
— Sam Trammell (@SamTrammell) July 8, 2017
Crushed today by the loss of my friend and castmate Nelsan Ellis. He was a wonderful person, a pioneer, and a one of a kind artist. RIP pic.twitter.com/fvtquhIac7
— Joe Manganiello (@JoeManganiello) July 8, 2017
Stunned, devastated by the terrible news of @OfficialNelsan‘s passing. Nelsan was a genius and a beautiful soul. Sending love to his family.
— Michael McMillian (@McMillzz) July 8, 2017
So blessed to share the screen with you you beautiful man. pic.twitter.com/DCD6WLAdJn
— Todd Lowe (@Todd__Lowe) July 8, 2017
Dearest #NelsanEllis , may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, you phenomenally talented genius…. pic.twitter.com/2OamZvBVNe
— Carrie Preston (@carriepreston) July 8, 2017
Unbelievably sad news. Nelsan was such a sweet, gentle soul with an enormous talent. He will be missed greatly RIP https://t.co/NDdoaeM6Pj
— MichaelRaymond-James (@MRaymondJames) July 8, 2017
If you’d like to share your own stories about Nelsan, please comment below or join us on Facebook. If you would like to celebrate Nelsan’s life, in lieu of flowers his family has asked that donations be made to Restoration Ministries Church of God in Christ and Jenesse Center, a domestic violence and intervention program.
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