Beloved Actor And Comedian Leslie Jordan Has Died At 67

Leslie Jordan tragically passed away Monday morning, according to a report from TMZ. The actor and comedian was 67 years old. According to the report, law enforcement claims the actor was driving in Hollywood when he suffered a medical emergency, crashing his BMW into the side of a building. The medical episode is unknown for now.

Jordan is an accomplished actor, portraying iconic characters over his years in the industry. He appeared as Beverley Leslie in Will & Grace, which ran for 11 seasons. Recently, he narrated The Book of Queer, starred in Call Me Kat, and did some voice acting work in The Great North. Jordan is also recognized for his work on American Horror Story, portraying several different characters across the anthology series. Additionally, the actor has appeared in several feature films, including The Help and Ski Patrol.

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Jordan amassed a strong following on his social media accounts, where he often posts videos and motivational messages. The actor also created Company’s Comin’, where he teamed up with big-time stars such as Dolly Parton for his own album. Additionally, Jordan wrote How Yall Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived, which is currently available for purchase.

Stars Have Begun to Pay Tribute to Leslie Jordan

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A few Hollywood stars have begun to react to the Leslie Jordan news, and the industry is heartbroken. The actor appears to be someone everyone loved, as Jordan’s presence was welcome on any set. The official RuPaul’s Drag Race account posted a photo with the late actor, thanking him for the laughs he shared.

George Takei also weighed in on the passing.

Fans are understandably devastated by the news, thanking Jordan for making everyone’s lives better during the pandemic.

Jordan had two projects currently in the works, with Strangers in a Strange Land currently in post-production alongside Mark Pellegrino. The actor was also working on Ron; however, the project was early in development. Fans worldwide will miss Leslie Jordan’s presence; rest in peace.