Actor Leslie Jordan, mythical secondary and recurring character on television, He died at the age of 67 in a car accident. According to reports from the LAPD, the incident took place on Monday, October 24, around 9:45 am, when Jordan crashed the car he was driving into a wall between Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street. He was pronounced dead on the spot by the forensic team and, pending the autopsy, he is believed to have suffered a medical emergency.
Jordan was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1955 and made his southern accent his signature. In 1982 he moved to Los Angeles, where his problems with alcohol and drugs began. As he himself told on the Wendy Williams show, in 2010 he had already been sober for 13 years, but before and in one of the many times he was arrested, He came to share a cell with Robert Downey Jr. Both actors later coincided in the filming of “Ally McBeal” and Downey couldn’t remember how they knew each other.
In 1986 he began his career on television with roles in several series: ‘The Fall Guy’, ‘The Sorcerer’, ‘Courthouse’, ‘Murphy Brown’ … But the beauty came in the 90s. He appeared in films ‘Crazy Ski Patrol’, ‘Friday the 13th: The end. Jason goes to hell ‘or’ Goodbye Lover ‘, and in series, already with more important roles, such as’ Pee-wee’s Playhouse’, ‘To the senator, it doesn’t matter’, ‘Bodies of Evidence’, ‘Reasonable Doubts’ and “People next door”. However, his fame would come shortly after, in 2001, when she became Beverley Leslie, the only person who could rival Karen Walker (Megan Mullally) in “Will and Grace”. This was the most distinctive role of his career and he played it until the end of the series in 2006 and reprized it for the 2017 reboot.
In addition to “Will and Grace”, Jordan will also be remembered for participating in several seasons of “American Horror Story” (between 2013 and 2019) or as Sid in the series “The Cool Kids” and Phil in “Call Me Kat” . The latter, played by Mayim Bialik, has suspended production. Jordan was to appear in all episodes this season, of which only 9 have been filmed and 5 have already aired. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. showed “devastated by the tragic and sudden loss of our dear friend” and in another writing by 20th Television and FX acknowledge “The incomparable footprint Leslie Jordan has left in the industry, the LGTBIQ + community and the hearts of all those lucky enough to have worked with this incredibly kind, funny and immensely talented soul. “Jordan was gay and never hid it and when the AIDS crisis struck, he was involved in prevention and care projects. ‘HIV. Sick.
In cinema, it should also be noted that he appeared in “The United States Against Billie Holiday”, “Maids and Ladies”, “A Dog with Luck” and “Mangus!”. But of course, with an extraordinary talent, he was no stranger to the stage as well, where, in addition to being a theater actor, he was a playwright. He wrote and starred in the autobiographical comedy “Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel”, which was later made into a film by Julia Jay Pierrepont III, as well as “Like a Dog on Linoleum” and “Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued “. My life so far ‘.
“There will be no one like him”
Her Instagram account posted a photo with the following caption: “The light and love projected by Leslie will never go out and we invite you to share your memories about him and support each other right now. Over the next few days we will be providing details on projects that Leslie was very proud of and wanted to share with the world. ”
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Colleagues like Aaron Paul, Selma Blair, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Don Johnson, Kate Hudson or Matt Bomer commented on the publication. The “Breaking Bad” actor wrote: “Wonderful man, no … My heart aches for this shocking news. You were the brightest light I’ve ever been blessed with. Thank you for letting your light shine for the world to see in its purest form. Rest in peace, special man “; and just below it reads Blair: “It’s too sad. Oh, Leslie! I love you so much. So much. You are stardust and all the love we all cry for in the world. My spirit rises when I think of you. And it will always be so. I can. imagine that millions of people are thanking heaven for your existence here. You gave away your true self, but I want to feel a hug from you again. You held me tight. You showed me what a great man can be. I love you I hug your loved ones. Let’s talk soon, at aperitif time “.
Also on Twitter, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally, Debra Messing and Eric McCormack of ‘Will and Grace’ showed their condolences, as well as many others such as RuPaul, Michael Rapaport or Mark Hamill. Even Paul Feig, George Takei, Kevin McHale …
My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people she has ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who met him loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with a huge and caring heart. We will miss you, my dear friend. ??? pic.twitter.com/RNKSamoES0
? Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) October 24, 2022
“My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I have had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who has ever met him loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with a huge heart. and support. We will miss you, my dear friend. ”
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“How can that be? Oh dear, dear Leslie, the whole world has gone dark. The joy and joy you have brought into my life has been a beautiful gift. I wish I had the words … Fly with the angels, my friend. ” . And she sings, sings, sings “.
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“My heart is breaking. I really can’t believe it. Leslie Jordan was, without a doubt, one of the greats. People use that expression a lot and I’m not sure it’s always applicable. There aren’t many people who are really good at something, but Leslie was perfectly funny, a virtuoso of comedy. His timing, her delivery, all seemingly effortless. You can’t do better.
And what a kind, fun-loving person, dear. I was with him last month. The prestigious national book festival presented Leslie and her best seller and he asked me to come and interview him for the event. I prepared for it, but it was all completely in vain, of course, as I barely had to let it go and it went into a series of absolutely hilarious stories that kept the large audience hysterical for a whole hour.
Off stage, he was so relaxed and happy, there with his best friend, Mike. He really looked so happy. How brilliant it was that millions of people were able to discover the real Leslie, her love for her life and her unmatched talent for storytelling on Instagram. He had so much to share and it meant so much to him to finally find a vehicle through which to share it. He was absolutely unique. One of a kind. Thanks to all your fans! He truly loved you all and was sincerely grateful to you.
I’m so glad I got to spend some time with Leslie that day, before and after the event, just us, catching up. I felt such deep affection for him that day; he was so warm, present and loved. As we were leaving, I got another couple of hugs and told him I loved him, as always. So happy! What a gift! I love you Leslie, I miss you already. And of one thing I’m sure … there will never be another you. “
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Crushed to know the loss of @thelesliejordan, the funniest and most flirtatious southern gentleman I’ve ever met. The joy and laughter he brought to each of his # will and grace the episodes were palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon. You were loved, sweet man. ?
? Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) October 24, 2022
“Upset to learn about the loss of Leslie Jordan, the funniest and most flirtatious redhead I’ve ever met. The joy and laughter she brought to each of her #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. He’s gone with thirty. in advance. We love you, sweet man. ”
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
“Rest in peace Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us.”
Leslie was a wonderful and consistently nice man !!!
I had so much fun working with him and he was a PISSER every single time I saw him or talked to him.
Such a unique and genuine guy.#lesliegiordania ???????????? pic.twitter.com/eeMCEjnem7? Michael Rapaport (@Michael Rapaport) October 24, 2022
“Leslie is a handsome, funny and consistently good man. I had a wonderful experience working with him and he pissed me off every time I saw or talked to him. A unique and genuine guy.”
From the first time I saw him in a Murphy Brown episode in 1989, he was hysterically hilarious. I am so grateful for over 33 years of laughter from this deeply gifted man. Thanks Leslie Jordan. ?#RIP ?
https://t.co/RvpNJoz8Zt? Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) October 24, 2022
“From the first time I saw an episode of ‘Murphy Brown’ in 1989 it was hysterically funny. I am so grateful for the 33 years of laughter this talent has given us. Thanks Leslie Jordan. RIP.”
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