Actor Leslie Jordan dead at 67
Posted October 24, 2022 2:24 pm.
Actor Leslie Jordan, known for his roles in “Will & Grace” and the “American Horror Story” franchise, among others, has died at the age of 67.
According to Variety, Jordan was driving in Hollywood Monday when he crashed into the side of a building. The outlet says it’s suspected Jordan “suffered some sort of medical emergency.”
The Tennessee native, who won an outstanding guest actor Emmy in 2005 for “Will & Grace,” appeared recently on the Mayim Bialik comedy “Call me Kat” and co-starred in the sitcom “The Cool Kids.”
Jordan’s other eclectic credits include “Fantasy Island,” and “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”
“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times,” a representative for Jordan said in an emailed statement to The Associated Press Monday. “Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”
In the early days of the pandemic, Jordan created an Instagram account to connect with followers. He would amass millions of followers in the two years since.
Many of Jordan’s videos included him asking “How ya’ll doin?” and some included stories about Hollywood or his childhood growing up with identical twin sisters and their “mama,” as he called her. Other times he did silly bits like completing an indoor obstacle course.
Many have taken to social media to mourn Jordan.
“Rest in peace, Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us all,” a post from RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Twitter account reads.
Rest in peace, Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us all. pic.twitter.com/PzJq31z19T
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) October 24, 2022
Will & Grace co-star Sean Hayes also tweeted about the loss, saying “my heart is broken.”
“Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend,” the tweet continued.
My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend. pic.twitter.com/RNKSamoES0
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) October 24, 2022
George Takei of Star Trek fame echoed many others, saying he was “stunned” by Jordan’s death.
“Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit,” he tweeted.
I am stunned at the death of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us with his many roles on television and film. The cause of death was a car crash after he suffered a medical emergency. Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 24, 2022
