A beloved actor and comedian who kept us laughing throughout the pandemic has passed away.
Leslie Jordan, known for his work on “Will and Grace,” “American Horror Story” and “Hearts Afire,” has died at the age of 67.
Reports indicate he was driving in Hollywood on Monday morning when his car crashed due to what police believe was triggered by some kind of medical emergency.
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He won the Emmy Award for guest actor in a comedy series in 2006 for his work on “Will and Grace.”
Sean Hayes, who played Jack on the hit show, is remembering Jordan on Twitter as a bright light and dear friend.
“My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with,” Hayes says. “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.”
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
Jordan became a social media hit in 2020, gaining millions of Instagram followers, for his humorous videos posted throughout the pandemic.
