![]() But True Blood fans loved Ellis’ portrayal so much, the character survived and was a regular on the TV iteration. The character Lafayette was killed off fairly early on in The Southern Vampire Mysteries book series. He attended Thorn Ridge High School in Dolton, and later attended Oxford University and Columbia College in Chicago before graduating from the famed Juilliard School.Įllis appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including The Soloist, The Butler, Get on Up and Elementary. His family, however, believes that in death he would want his life to serve as a cautionary tale in an attempt to help others.Įllis was born in Harvey, Illinois. Nelsan was ashamed of his addiction and thus was reluctant to talk about it during his life. ![]() He was a father, a son, a grandson, a brother, a nephew, and a great friend to those that were lucky enough to know him. Nelsan was a gentle, generous and kind soul. On the morning of Saturday July 8th, after four days in Woodhull Hospital, Nelsan was pronounced dead. According to his father, during his withdrawal from alcohol he had a blood infection, his kidneys shut down, his liver was swollen, his blood pressure plummeted, and his dear sweet heart raced out of control. After many stints in rehab, Nelsan attempted to withdraw from alcohol on his own. Nelsan has suffered with drug and alcohol abuse for years. Nelsan’s father has bravely agreed for me to share the circumstances of Nelsan’s heart failure. ![]() In an effort to help others who may be struggling with the same addictions that afflicted Ellis, his family released the following via Saines to THR: ![]()
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