However, he only appeared in three episodes of the new series,“And Just Like That.

“The reason?Garson died in 2021.

The 57-year-old actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but kept his ailing health private, according toPeople.

Willie Garson smiling

So, instead, they sent him to Japan on a journey of self-discovery and peace.

“Sarah Jessica was just sitting there with me, and it was so beautiful.

There wasn’t tears, but there wasn’t laughs.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Willie Garson

And so, Stanford will live on.

“It’s been unbearable,” she began, reminiscing about their 30-year friendship.

Watching “And Just Like That,” it’s hard not to notice Stanford Blatch’s absence.

Carrie Bradshaw and Stanford Blatch

Who knows what would have happened if he was still married to Anthony Marentino?

Who is cutting onions?