Octavia Spencer, Gabrielle Union and 'True Blood' Co-Stars React to Nelsan Ellis' Death
Fans and celebrities alike were devastated to learn of Nelsan Ellis' untimely death. The True Blood star died at the age of 39 after complications with heart failure, Et confirmed.
Related: 'True Blood' Star Nelsan Ellis Dies at 39
Octavia Spencer, who starred in 2011's The Help alongside Ellis, is one of many who posted her condolences to social media.
"Just got word that we lost @nelsanellisofficial," Spencer, 47, wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the actor and several hashtags including "#RIPNelsanEllis" and "brilliantactor." "My heart breaks for his kids and family."
"It will forever be a point of sadness for me that I never had the chance to work with Nelsan during my time on True Blood," Carolyn Hennesy said in a statement to Et. "He was one of the finest talents I have personally seen on that or any show."
Actress Gabrielle Union shared that she was "blown away" by the tragic news.
"My...
Related: 'True Blood' Star Nelsan Ellis Dies at 39
Octavia Spencer, who starred in 2011's The Help alongside Ellis, is one of many who posted her condolences to social media.
"Just got word that we lost @nelsanellisofficial," Spencer, 47, wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the actor and several hashtags including "#RIPNelsanEllis" and "brilliantactor." "My heart breaks for his kids and family."
"It will forever be a point of sadness for me that I never had the chance to work with Nelsan during my time on True Blood," Carolyn Hennesy said in a statement to Et. "He was one of the finest talents I have personally seen on that or any show."
Actress Gabrielle Union shared that she was "blown away" by the tragic news.
"My...
- 7/8/2017
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