Leslie Jordan gives a special look inside his home in a posthumous appearance on MTV Cribs filmed before his tragic death

Leslie Jordan gives a special look inside his home in a posthumous appearance on MTV Cribs filmed before his tragic death

Leslie Jordan invited fans and the public into his private home during an episode of MTV Cribs filmed shortly before his death last October.

The episode aired on Thursday earlier this week and showcased the actor’s bubbly and comedic personality as he gave a brief tour of his apartment.

The Will & Grace graduate tragically died in a car accident in Hollywood on October 24 at the age of 67 after reportedly suffering a medical emergency while driving.

Special spotlight: Leslie Jordan, 67, had MTV Cribs at his own home, which was filmed just before his death in October

The beloved actor began the tour of the house outside on his balcony, which was filled with a variety of plants that the star loved.

He immediately directed the cameras to a tree called “Buddha’s fingers” in the corner and admitted he was “scared” of it.

The star explained: “The fruit is so terrifying. It’s like Little Shop of Horrors, I take it and throw it off the balcony.”

Leslie then revealed a “rumor” that was told when he first moved in with him, and he confirmed it was true.

Start of tour: The Will & Grace alum started his tour of the house outside on the balcony which is overgrown with various plants

Start of tour: The Will & Grace alum started his tour of the house outside on the balcony which is overgrown with various plants

Buddha's Fingers: He named the cameras after a tree

Buddha’s Fingers: He directed the cameras to a tree called “Buddha’s Fingers” in the corner and admitted he was “scared of it”.

'Scary': The star said: 'The fruit is so scary.  It's like Little Shop of Horrors, I pick it up and throw it off the balcony.

‘Scary’: The star said: ‘The fruit is so scary. It’s like Little Shop of Horrors, I pick it up and throw it off the balcony.

The actor revealed that the late rapper Tupac Shakur, aka 2Pac, was the previous tenant of his apartment.

“Sometimes I feel like a rebel and a thug and I know Tupac is talking to me,” he said with a laugh.

The video then switched inside and Leslie ushered cameras into the master bedroom. A large window brought plenty of sunlight into the space, while the walls were covered with photos and decorative pieces.

Walking over to the bed, Leslie said jokingly, “You know what? There’s no magic. Nothing happens here.”

Former tenant: Leslie revealed that the former tenant of his house was the late rapper Tupac Shakur, aka 2Pac

Former tenant: Leslie revealed that the former tenant of his house was the late rapper Tupac Shakur, aka 2Pac

Master Bedroom: After a tour of the balcony, the video shows Leslie leading the cameras into the master bedroom

Master Bedroom: After a tour of the balcony, the video shows Leslie leading the cameras into the master bedroom

Part of the tour: The master bedroom had a large window that let a beam of bright sunlight into the room

Part of the tour: The master bedroom had a large window that let a beam of bright sunlight into the room

MONOGRAM: Leslie had two small teddy bears on the bed, along with monogrammed pillows with his initials on the cases

MONOGRAM: Leslie had two small teddy bears on the bed, along with monogrammed pillows with his initials on the cases

“You know, everything in the South is monogrammed,” Leslie adds, showing his monogrammed initials embroidered on the pillowcases.

The star was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and lived there until he moved to Los Angeles in 1982.

Two small teddy bears could be seen in front of the cushions. The camera then zoomed in on framed photos on the walls, most of which contained snapshots of horses.

“A lot of people don’t know this, but when I was 19, I decided I wanted to be a thoroughbred racehorse jockey,” the American Horror Story actor revealed.

He then grabbed a frame that was on the floor and pointed the throwback photo at the camera.

Nice addition: two small teddy bears were placed on the front of the bed for the pillows

Nice addition: two small teddy bears were placed on the front of the bed for the pillows

Photo Frames: The camera then zoomed in on framed photos on the walls, most of which contained snapshots of horses

Photo Frames: The camera then zoomed in on framed photos on the walls, most of which contained snapshots of horses

Dreams from the past:

Past dreams: “A lot of people don’t know this, but when I was 19 I decided I wanted to be a jockey,” he revealed during the episode

Throwback: Leslie shared a throwback photo of him when he wanted to be a jockey and explained that he grew a mustache then

Throwback: Leslie shared a throwback photo of him when he wanted to be a jockey and explained that he grew a mustache at the time

‘Look at me. I grew a mustache,” the comedian said, pointing to a younger version of himself.

After filming the episode for MTV Cribs, Leslie bought a penthouse in West Hollywood for $1.75 million, People reported.

The talented actor and comedian, who had 6 million followers on Instagram after gaining fans for his videos shot during the pandemic, died after crashing his car into a Hollywood building on Oct. 24, TMZ reports .

At the time, law enforcement officials told the tabloid there was “a suspicion” that he had a medical emergency while driving.

Fans and celebrities expressed their condolences following the sad news, and a photo of Leslie was shared on his main Instagram page, along with a message in the caption.

“The love and light that Leslie shared will never fade and we invite you to share your memories and comfort each other during this time.”

Just aired: The episode of MTV Cribs featuring the late actor aired earlier this week on Thursday

Just aired: The episode of MTV Cribs featuring the late actor aired earlier this week on Thursday

Scenic view: Leslie's balcony was furnished with a comfortable sofa overlooking the scenic view of Los Angeles and towering palm trees

Scenic view: Leslie’s balcony was furnished with a comfortable sofa overlooking the scenic view of Los Angeles and towering palm trees

Source: Daily Mail

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