2017
Search results
Nelsan Ellis (November 30, 1977 – July 8, 2017) was an American actor. He achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO television series True Blood (2008–2014), for which he won a Satellite Award from the International Press Academy , among other accolades. [2]
Jul 9, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, best known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s True Blood, has died at age 39. He died due to complications from heart failure, Variety reported.
Jul 10, 2017 · The actor, known for playing Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's "True Blood," died of heart failure related to alcohol withdrawal in 2017. His family hopes his life can serve as a cautionary tale to help others struggling with addiction.
Nelsan Ellis was an award-winning American film and television actor and playwright, perhaps best known as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood (2008). Nelsan was born on November 30, 1977, in Harvey, Illinois, the son of Jackie Ellis and Tommie Lee Thompson.
- January 1, 1
- Harvey, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Jul 8, 2017 · The actor passed away from heart failure caused by alcohol withdrawal, according to his family. He was a talented and beloved star of the HBO series, as well as other films and shows.
Jul 8, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, known for his role as medium Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood,” has died at age 39. His manager confirmed his passing to TheWrap and said that he died following...
Jul 8, 2017 · NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Nelsan Ellis, best known for his memorable portrayal of Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood,” has died at the age of 39. Ellis’ manager, Emily Gerson Saines, confirmed the actor’s death in an email Saturday.
