Sarah Jessica Parker has described how she was "utterly heartbroken" when she discovered her friend and business partner had died after a battle with cancer.
George D. Malkemus III died at the age of 67 last Thursday.
The Sex and the City actress, 56, took to social media to express her sadness at the news. She wrote on Instagram : "I cannot summon the words for a fitting tribute. He deserves prose I don't yet have. I have to gather my thoughts.
"Today I can only say I'm utterly heartbroken. RIP dearest partner, elegant gentleman George. Til we meet again, I will spend the rest of my days asking "what would GM3 do?" I'm going to miss you so "F'in" much. Forever."
Sarah and the former CEO of Manolo Blahnik co-founded the successful SJP Collection accessories brand seven years ago.
George is survived by his husband Tony Yurgaitis.
Sarah later released a statement with a more in depth message which said she had "intended to work alongside him for as long as women wore shoes".
It read: "I feel profoundly honored by the years we spent in business, but more so the years we spent as friends. He was both inspired and inspiring.
The two-time Emmy winner's words continued: "He was grace, exquisite taste, principled, and unabashedly in love with his work, his life in the shoe business, and all things beautiful.
"He brought passion and knowledge and delight to the office every day and we were all better for being in his company.
"My heart goes out to his beloved husband, Tony. The gentleman that was George Malkemus III will be deeply missed by all those he loved and all those who had the great privilege to call him friend and partner."
Several of the actress' Sex and the City co-stars left touching comments on her post offering their condolences.
Kristin Davis wrote: "Such a horrible loss. I’m so sorry that you lost such a wonderful partner, but also so thankful that you have him with you in spirit."
Cynthia Nixon also commented: "So sorry to hear this! How awful. And how sad."
Other heartfelt messages were left by famous friends including Amy Sedaris and Andy Cohen, both of which featured on the hit TV series.
Sarah and her pals have been busy filming their 10-episode continuation of Sex and the City titled And Just Like That. She is said to be making '$1M per episode' to executive produce and reprise her role, according to Variety.
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