Cheyenne Jackson has shared a touching tribute for one of his finest pals, the late Gavin Creel.

The beloved Tony-winning actor handed away at the age of 48 on Monday (September 30) after a quick battle with a uncommon type of most cancers.

Cheyenne was pals with Gavin for greater than twenty years and even stepped in to play the actor’s function in Broadway’s Into the Woods throughout a quick go away of absence again in summer time 2022.

In his tribute publish on Instagram, Cheyenne revealed that he was knowledgeable of Gavin‘s most cancers analysis two months in the past and had been “bracing” himself for this present day. He additionally revealed one of the poignant issues Gavin advised him shortly earlier than he handed.

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“You are so much bigger than a post. But it’s all I got right now. For two months I’ve been bracing myself for this day. Holding my breath. Hoping for a miracle. Reading the outpouring of love from all who loved you brings me some comfort, but I’m still stuck in anger. I’ll get to acceptance, I know I will…but for now I’m not there,” Cheyenne started the publish.

He continued, “22 years ago we met and it was an instant spark. You made me feel seen. I felt free with you. I marveled at your ability to make everyone in any room feel comfortable. It was innate for you….never put on. You put people at ease. And then, juxtaposed with the most glorious voice I’ve ever heard and maybe ever will, and a talent and generosity of spirit overflowing. Your curiosity about others and the world was unparalleled and your wicked and disgusting sense of humor was perfect. I loved the way you opened your heart. I loved the way you loved my kids. I could trust you with my secrets and never worry about feeling judged for my mistakes.”

“I’ve never really had many close male friends. Like my father before me, I can be a bit of a lone wolf and I can isolate. But you knew that about me and never let me be alone. You would call until I picked up, and tell me a gross joke until I laughed,” he mentioned. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do without you in my life, but what I AM going to do is live my life. You were VERY clear about that in these last few weeks. You said to me ‘Cheyenne, you have so much life to live. So so much. SO LIVE!’ I promise you. I will. I will love you until the day I die compadre.”

We proceed to share our ideas and condolences to Gavin‘s family members throughout this troublesome time.