Leslie Jordan died at the age of 67. (Getty)
Celebrities and fans pay tribute it’s late Leslie Jordan after his untimely death.
Leslie Jordan died after crashing his BMW into the side of a building the local police said TMZ on Monday (October 24). He was 67 years old.
Will and Grace Jack, Sean Hayes, paid tribute to his “dear friend” who he worked with for more than two decades.
“My heart is broken,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him loved him. There will never be another like him. A unique talent with a huge, caring heart. Leslie, you will be missed my dear friend.’
Playwright Jeremy O Harris paid tribute to “a life lived to the fullest”.
“Your star shines bright no matter where you are on the screen and even more so off it,” he wrote.
“You really were one of those spirits that made aging weirdo more exciting than existing in the present.”
It’s so heartwarming. Your star shined bright no matter where you were on the screen and even more so off it. You really were one of the spirits that made aging as a geek feel more exciting than existing in the present. To live fully! RIP LESLIE JORDAN https://t.co/i7e5lzVTvo
— THEE ACADEMY Playwright Jeremy O Harris (@jeremyoharris) October 24, 2022
Drag artist Cara Van Park echoed the sentiment of many, writing, “Leslie Jordan at Will and Grace was probably my first proper exposure to queer culture. An icon, a legend, a royal star. So sad to hear he has left us.
Leslie Jordan in Will & Grace was probably my first real encounter with queer culture. An icon, a legend, a damn star. So sad to hear he has left us. pic.twitter.com/56YxcUZkAS
— Cara Van Park (@Donnan_S) October 24, 2022
George Takei said he will miss Jordan’s “fun and inimitable spirit,” saying Jordan “captivated” many with his roles on television and in movies.
I am stunned by the passing of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us with his many roles in television and film. The cause of death was a car accident after receiving emergency medical treatment. Leslie, we are heartbroken by your loss and will miss your joy and your unique spirit.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 24, 2022
Wonder woman star Linda Carter recalled Jordan’s viral videos that won him a new generation of fans.
Leslie Jordan brought a smile to many faces, especially with his videos about the pandemic. What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected during such difficult times… It’s so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul. https://t.co/JKj2t8Km7A
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) October 24, 2022
Official Drag Race The Twitter page thanked Leslie Jordan for “countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with all of us.” Jordan was a guest judge in season five and appeared in season 14 as a guest director.
Rest in Peace, Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with all of us. 💘 pic.twitter.com/PzJq31z19T
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) October 24, 2022
Many others, including celebrities and fans, shared kind words – including Griffin writer E Alex Jung, who mentioned one of Jordan’s favorite moments.
I hope Leslie Jordan is hanging out with Dad’s Hottest Angels
— E. Alex Jung (@e_alexjung) October 24, 2022
Leslie Jordan was just as talented and genuine. What a ray of sunshine. It’s just horrible.
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) October 24, 2022
RIP Leslie Jordan 💔
Such an iconic actor and a naturally funny person. From his role as Beverly on Will & Grace, to his multiple roles on AHS, to his perfect social media presence that cheered so many of us up during lockdown, he will be so missed ✨ pic.twitter.com/iQMxJycD9E— Jack Remm H (@jackremmington) October 24, 2022
Leslie Jordan had a scene in Will and Grace where Karen walks into a bar. Leslie turns to look at her and says, “I thought I smelled gin and regret.” And I laugh every time I think about it. WE ARE BLOWN AWAY FROM A TRUE LEGEND.
— Syd Jones (@theferocity) October 24, 2022
An American Horror Story icon. Rest in peace Leslie Jordan ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DnlhsuzvXG
— AHS (@AHS_Source) October 24, 2022
Devastated to learn that Leslie Jordan has died. He was such an amazing icon to me. I first met him in one of my favorite movies Despicable Me! I literally just saw him a few weeks ago in Los Angeles. 😢 my thoughts are with the people he was close to! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Rv1nhXtLDR
— Trinity The Tuck 🏳️⚧️ (@TrinityTheTuck) October 24, 2022
Leslie Jordan was born in 1955 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has been acclaimed for his work on stage, screen and in music.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1982, but became heavily involved with alcohol and drugs. He attributed his substance abuse to the “inner turmoil” he experienced as a gay man and said that getting sober in 1997 helped him come to terms with his sexuality.
“My journey into sobriety was also a journey into my queerness because there was so much internalized homophobia, so much self-hatred,” he said. Page six. “Happiness is a choice and something you have to work for. I don’t even like the word “happy”, I like the word “satisfied”.
He had small roles in shows like Eli McBeal and Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and appeared in plays, including autobiographical plays Hysterical blindness and other southern tragedies that have thus haunted my life.
To many in the LGBTQ+ community, he will forever be remembered as Beverly Leslie Will and Grace. Jordan won an Emmy for his portrayal of Karen’s (Megan Mullally) nemesis, and his role grew as the show progressed.
In September, he revealed that the role was originally written for Joan Collins.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan has gained a new generation of fans on social media, where he has documented his closure to hilarious effect.
Since 2021, he has been acting in sitcoms Call me Katwhose third season premiered just a few weeks ago.
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