The news of 'True Blood' actor Nelsan Ellis's untimely death rocked Hollywood when he died suddenly on July 8. The 39-year-old star suffered from heart failure. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a public viewing is set for Friday, July 21 from 6-9 p.m. It will be held at AR Leak and Son?s Funeral Home in Illinois, his home state. The Ellis family announced that his funeral will be held the next day, at Holy Temple Cathedral at 11 a.m.