David Wilson Barnes obit

David Wilson Barnes dead: Sex and the City star dies aged 52 as tributes pour in

The Sex and the City star had enjoyed a long career on stage and screen

 

He was not on the list.

Actor David Wilson Barnes, who played one of Miranda Hobbs' love interests on Sex and the City, has died at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. Although he died on July 30, the news has only just been made public. It was confirmed on Facebook by the UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance Alumni Group. "It is with great sadness that I tell you that UC San Diego theatre alumnus, David Wilson Barnes, died on July 30, 2025. He lived a great life, loved by his fellow Triton, Monica, and was successful in theatre and film, but cancer took him from us. It was a privilege to have known him," they wrote.

Friends were quick to pay tribute upon reading the news. "Oh. I’m so sorry to see this news. Though it’s been years since college, I still remember the warmth and kindness they both shared. Sending love and strength to Monica and their family," one penned in the comments.

"Heartbreaking news. My love to Monica and all their family and friends," another added. A third chimed in: "So sorry Monica ... I and others will miss him greatly,"

"I am so sad to read this news. So so tragic. Rest well sweet David. Sending so much love to Monica." a fourth wrote.

Meanwhile, on X, Contemptible Entertainment simply posted his picture with the caption: "Legend (and friend). #davidwilsonbarnes #RIP #neillabute."

David was born in San Diego and met his wife, Monica Bill Barnes, at college at UC San Diego. He enjoyed an almost three-decade career on stage and screen.

David played Andrew, a Love interest for Miranda Hobbs, played by Cythia Nixon, in Sex and the City in 2003.

He also had TV roles in  Law & Order, 30 Rock, A Gifted Man, The Good Wife and Blue Bloods.

More recently, he appeared opposite Jessica Chastain in George and Tammy and also appeared in episodes of The Gilded Age.

On the big screen, he appeared in Capote, The Bourne Legacy and Bridge of Spies, to name just a few.

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