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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.
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.
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 8, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, the actor who portrayed Lafayette on all seven seasons of the HBO horror-drama series True Blood, has died at the age of 39.
Jul 10, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, the actor who starred on HBO’s True Blood as the fan favorite Lafayette Reynolds, struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years. That battle ultimately cost the...
Jul 10, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, known for playing Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood,” died on Saturday of heart failure related to alcohol withdrawal, according to a statement released by his family on...
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.
Jul 9, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, an actor best known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds on the HBO series “True Blood,” died on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 39.
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...
Jul 10, 2017 · Nelsan Ellis, the actor who brought to life the flamboyant character of Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood, has died at the age of 39. Ellis' manager,...
