Actor Leslie Jordan died Monday at 67 after getting into a car crash.
The Will & Grace actor was driving in Hollywood on Monday morning when he crashed into the side of a building, according to Variety, which noted that it is suspected that he suffered from some sort of medical emergency at the time of the accident.
“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” said David Shaul, Jordan’s agent. “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. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. 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.”
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Jordan was most known for his roles in American Horror Story, Hearts Afire, and Will & Grace, a sitcom in which he played the role of Beverly Leslie. In American Horror Story, Jordan played three different characters in three different seasons of the show.
Other screen roles by Jordan include Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Star Trek: Voyager, and a role in the 2011 film The Help. The actor had also served as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2013 and returned to the show earlier this year as a guest director.
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Social media users mourned Jordan’s death shortly after it was announced.
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
Why Leslie Jordan kinda carried society during the pandemic
— HOOD VOGUE is tired of poverty (@keyon) October 24, 2022
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
Leslie Jordan put a smile on the faces of so many, especially with his pandemic videos. What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times… It feels so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul. https://t.co/JKj2t8Km7A
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) October 24, 2022
My schedule did not anticipate being absolutely DEVASTATED about Leslie Jordan. That man was singular. We keep losing all the wrong people.
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) October 24, 2022