Leslie Jordan, ‘Will & Grace’ star, dead at 67 – National

Leslie Jordan, the extensively adored actor and comic, died Monday morning after a automotive crash in Hollywood, Calif., a number of retailers reported.

The frequent Will & Grace visitor star was 67.

Native authorities confirmed to leisure information web site TMZ that Jordan suffered a medical emergency whereas driving his BMW, which he crashed into the facet of a constructing.

“The world is unquestionably a a lot darker place at present with out the love and light-weight of Leslie Jordan. Not solely was he a mega expertise and pleasure to work with, however he offered an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one in every of its most tough occasions,” a consultant for Jordan mentioned in a press release Monday. “Understanding that he has left the world on the top of each his skilled and private life is the one solace one can have at present.”

In 2006, Jordan, a Tennessee native, received an Emmy for his position as Beverley Leslie on Will & Grace. Jordan additionally appeared on a number of different standard TV exhibits, together with Boston Authorized, Reba, Determined Housewives, American Horror Story and Name Me Kat. 

Jordan’s different eclectic credit embrace Fantasy Island and The USA vs. Billie Vacation.

Tributes from fellow actors and followers of Jordan poured in shortly after information of his demise broke.

Sean Hayes, who performs Jack McFarland on Will & Grace wrote that Jordan “was one of many funniest folks I ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Jordan was a lot beloved amongst LGBTQ2S+ communities. This yr, he appeared as a visitor star on Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The official RuPaul’s Drag Race Twitter account expressed sympathy for Jordan’s demise, writing, “Thanks for all of the numerous laughs and for sharing your spirit with us all.”

George Takei wrote that he was “surprised” by information of Jordan’s demise. “Leslie, we’re heartbroken at your loss and can miss your mirth and inimitable spirit,” he wrote.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan commonly went viral on TikTok the place he posted quick, humorous movies about his life and every day happenings. As of this writing, Jordan’s TikTok account has 2.3 million followers.

A lot of Jordan’s movies included him asking “How ya’ll doin?” and a few included tales about Hollywood or his childhood rising up with similar twin sisters and their “mama,” as he known as her. Different occasions he did foolish bits like full an indoor impediment course.

The highlight led to new alternatives. Earlier this month he launched a gospel album known as Firm’s Comin’ that includes Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Eddie Vedder and Tanya Tucker. He wrote a brand new guide, How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Properly Lived.

In his final publish to social media, Jordan shared a video of himself singing with Danny Myrick to Instagram (the place Jordan has 5.8 million followers) the day earlier than his demise.

As of this writing, no funeral plans or public memorial particulars have been launched.

— With recordsdata from The Related Press. 

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