The actor’s son shared with us the sad news that his father had died at the age of 57.

Nathen garson posted a picture of the New Jersey native alongside “I love you so very much papa” via Instagram. Rest in Peace, I’m glad that you were able share your adventures with me. You are so proud. You will always be my best friend, but it is time to start your own adventure. I will always have you as my friend. You are my greatest love and I am so happy that you can now be at peace.

He said, “You were always the hardest and most funniest and intelligent person I have ever known.” I am glad that you shared your love with me. It will never leave me or be forgotten.”

The actor who starred in White Collar and Stargate SG-1 among other projects, was currently in production on and Just Like That. This is the sequel series to Sex and the City that will premiere on HBO Max in the fall.

“Willie Garson was a dedicated friend and bright light for all of his family, in real life as well as on screen. In a Tuesday statement, an HBO spokesperson stated that Garson was one of the most beloved characters and was a part of our family for almost 25 years. We are saddened by his death and offer our deepest condolences for his loved ones.

The Magic Camp actor spoke exclusively to Us Weekly in June about , reuniting and filming and Just Like That.

Willie stated that these were not Sex and the City Episodes. These are and Just Like That Episodes. It’s easy to talk about — remake, reboot. They use all these terrible words — but for us, it’s not either of those things. The new episodes are about people we know and their lives today, but it has nothing to do with their lives 10 or more years ago.

NYPD Blue’s last tweet on September 4 stated, “BE KIND TO EVERY ALWAYS. LOVE TO ALL. APRROACH KINDNESS.”