Leslie Jordan is said to have suffered a medical emergency. Images via Instagram: @thelesliejordan
RIP: ‘Will & Grace’ star Leslie Jordan dies at 67
Leslie Jordan is suspected to have suffered some sort of medical emergency when he crashed his BMW into the side of a building.
Leslie Jordan is said to have suffered a medical emergency. Images via Instagram: @thelesliejordan
Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has passed on at the age of 67. He died on Monday 24 October after his car crashed into a building.
According to TMZ, law enforcement sources informed them that Leslie was driving in Hollywood Monday morning (24 October) when he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency and crashed his BMW into the side of a building.
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LESLIE JORDAN’S WORK
The beloved comedian and actor was famous for his great TV work on shows like Will & Grace, Hearts Afire, The Cool Kids, Call me Kat and American Horror Story.
In addition to that, Leslie also acted in movies, including The Help and Ski Patrol and he made guest appearances in tons of TV shows like Murphy Brown, Ugly Betty, and Boston Public – as per Hollywood Unlocked.
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TMZ reports that the Call Me Kat star became a social media sensation during the pandemic, with his silly video posts helping him skyrocket from about 80,000 Instagram followers to a whopping 5.8 million. He told TMZ on “TMZ Live” that his secret was just being himself – a silly, funny, goofy, happy-go-lucky senior citizen.
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‘YOU WILL BE MISSED’ – CELEBS REACT
A number of Hollywood celebrities have taken to Leslie’s Instagram page to remember him.
Leslie’s representative shared on the comedian’s Instagram page that “the love and light that Leslie shared will never go out and we invite you to share your memories and comfort each other during this time. In the coming days we will be giving a glimpse of a project Leslie was really proud of and was looking forward to sharing with the world”.
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Modern Family‘s Eric Stonestreet said, “You Leslie. You were the purest form of funny there ever was. RIP, sir”
Actress and singer Demi Lovato said, “Thank you Leslie. For everything you gave to this world. So many laughs, so much inspiration…You touched my heart and so many other FOREVER!! I love you”
Angie Harmon said, “I just can’t thank you enough for all of the joy & laughter & LOVE you have to all of us. To the world. You were always the kindest person in the room no matter where you were!! I know you are dancing & singing & smiling & laughing with us still. I will miss everything about you. Love you bunches”.
