Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette in True Blood, died at 39.

Lafayette Reynolds is a major character on True Blood.Lafayette appeared in the first season of the series and has remained a prominent character through the seventh season.Most of his time is spent in his hometown of Bon Temps, Louisiana, where he is a short order cook at his local restaurant.The cousin of Tara Thornton, and the nephew of Lettie Mae Daniels, Lafayette is a medium that possesses a magical ability that allows him to make contact with the ghosts, or spirits, of Bon Temps deceased loved ones.Lafayette has become possessed by a Mexican demon after a relationship with a powerful brujo.

Lafayette is a gay man.He's a good person at heart, and is careful not to harm his customers with the drugs he deals, despite his illegal activities.He takes care of his family no matter what.He has gone through a lot in his life.He has a dark sense of humor.

Lafayette does things the cops frown upon, but that doesn't make him a bad person.He knows how to have a good time, and he likes to make sure everyone else is having as much fun as he is.He is not afraid to stand up to anyone who mocks him.This short-order cook is your man if you want to trade clothes and makeup tips.Don't get involved with his shady business dealings.He's not the perfect partner but his flamboyant personality will provide comic relief.There is never a dull moment when he is around.

He cares for his friends and even went out of his way to help Sam get Emma, even taking a beating from a female werewolf.He is a flirt and has helped many Bon Temps residents.His deepest relationship is with his dead ex-boyfriend, Jesus.He can communicate with Jesus thanks to being a medium.

In Jesus Gonna Be Here, he is shocked by Tara's death and is escorted to his home by James Kent.He told James that he wasn't going to be upset after Tara died since he already mourned over her death as a human.