BREAKING: 'True Blood' star Nelsan Ellis dies at 39

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Ellis, who played the sassy short-order cook Lafayette at Merlotte's Bar & Grill, died of complications from heart failure, manager says. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108