Pop hunk Justin Timberlake is mourning the sudden death of his actor pal JESSE NILSSON.

Canadian-born Nilsson, 25, who died on 26 April (03) of heart failure following an asthma attack, struck up a friendship with Timberlake when the two co-starred in the 2000 TV movie MODEL BEHAVIOUR.

Ken Sunshine, publicist for the 22-year-old 'N Sync frontman, says, "Justin was stunned and saddened when he heard about Jesse's death.

"Jesse was a vibrant and talented actor, a warm and generous person and a good friend. Justin will miss him a lot."

08/05/2003 09:38