Hollywood 'stunned, devastated' by death of 'True Blood' actor Nelsan Ellis

Condolences are pouring in for "True Blood" actor Nelsan Ellis, who died Saturday following complications from heart failure.

"Nelsan was a singular talent whose creativity never ceased to amaze me," Alan Ball, "True Blood" creator and executive producer said in a statement. "Working with him was a privilege."

Many of Ellis' "True Blood" colleagues echoed that statement.

Crushed today by the loss of my friend and castmate Nelsan Ellis. He was a wonderful person, a pioneer, and a one of a kind artist. RIP pic.twitter.com/fvtquhIac7

— Joe Manganiello (@JoeManganiello) July 8, 2017

Unbelievably sad news. Nelsan was such a sweet, gentle soul with an enormous talent. He will be missed greatly RIP https://t.co/NDdoaeM6Pj

— MichaelRaymond-James (@MRaymondJames) July 8, 2017

— Deborah Ann Woll (@DeborahAnnWoll) July 8, 2017

RIP Nelsan. Working with you was one of the great privileges for the entire True Blood family. You will be deeply missed! https://t.co/V5ABKzfAwl

— Gregg Fienberg (@gdfearless) July 8, 2017

One of the sweetest most talented men I've ever met. A terrible loss for all of us. Rest In… https://t.co/PgiUMuVzaZ

— Kristin Bauer (@BauervanStraten) July 8, 2017

— Michael McMillian (@McMillzz) July 8, 2017

Tragedy. Love and support to @OfficialNelsan's closest friends family. https://t.co/fJBG6ZOmDE

— janina gavankar (@Janina) July 8, 2017

Ellis played Lafayette on Ball's vampire series throughout its seven-season run that ended in August 2014.

The actor also appeared on CBS' "Elementary" in the recurring role of Shinwell Johnson. His film appearances included parts in "The Soloist" (2009), "The Help" (2011), "Lee Daniels' The Butler" (2013) and "Get on Up" (2014).