Nelsan-Ellis-Obituary

Nelsan Ellis

Nov 30, 1977 – Jul 8, 2017 (Age 39)

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BORN
November 30, 1977
DIED
July 8, 2017
AGE
39

Obituary

Nelsan Ellis, the actor who starred on "True Blood," died Saturday, July 8, 2017, following complications with heart failure, according to multiple news sources. He was 39. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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I watched you in trueblood you were fantastic may you rest in peace

Rest in peace. I just watch you play a wonderful roll in True to the Game. Going to grab some of your other movies you blessed us with. Thank You...

Was Instantly struck by his shear presence when I started watching true blood. A gifted performer and wish that we had been fortunate enough to have watched what he may have gone on to accomplish.... my condolences to his loved ones and know that even this long after his passing there are those who feel the need to find a way to express that... RIP

Brilliant actor.. one of my favorites. Will be forever missed.

A beautiful human gone too soon.Love and miss you crystal

Nelsan captured my attention in true blood and kept it. He was an amazing actor. A beautiful man. My condolences to the family and all who knew and loved him. He is forever missed. Rest easy king. R

I didn't know him personally, but I loved Lafayette like family. He is missed.

I became enamored with Nelsan Ellis when he was in True Blood. I also loved him in The Help. What a talent & a beautiful person!! Please accept my sincere condolences during this very late time. My love & hugs to his family. God bless you all

To his family: It makes no sense for people who didn't know him as a person to express their condolences, but I reach out anyway to say that I can't express how much his work meant to me. I will likely remember his performances for my whole life, and I am so very sorry for your loss, those of you who knew him well.