Leslie Jordan (1955 - 2022)

[Zoneboy]

https://www.abc15.com/news/national/...od-tmz-reports

LOS ANGELES — Comedian and actor Leslie Jordan has died after a crash in California Monday, according to reports.

TMZ and Variety say Jordan may have suffered a medical emergency that led to a crash into a building in Hollywood.

He was 67 years old.

Jordan starred in shows and movies like “Will & Grace,” “American Horror Story,” "The Help," "Call Me Kat," and dozens of other productions.

He recently put out a gospel music album, “Company’s Comin,’” and has a book titled “How Y’all Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived,” which is a New York Times Best Seller.

Just a day before the crash, Jordan posted a video on Facebook of himself singing with musician Danny Myrick.


During the coronavirus pandemic, he posted videos to social media that brought laughter to millions of people.

[Chocolate Moose]

Terrible. Just awful.

[TVLegend]

RIP.

[Dude111]

Very sad

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Megan Mullally and Mayim Bialik pay tribute to Leslie Jordan as Call Me Kat pauses production

Call Me Kat has paused production. Jordan, who was a series regular in the Mayim Bialik-starring comedy, had filmed nine episodes, five of which have aired so far, and was slated to appear in all of the episodes in the current season.

In a statement from the network to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox Entertainment said they were “shocked and devastated” by the actor and comedian’s tragic passing.

“Leslie was far more than an Emmy Award-winning comedic talent with whom we’ve laughed alongside for all these years,” read the statement. “He was the kindest person you could ever imagine who simply lit up a room and brought pure joy and huge smiles to millions of people around the world. The truest of Southern Gentlemen, Leslie carried an infectious exuberance, indelible sense of humor and, throughout, gifted us with countless fond memories that will last forever. As we grieve this sad news, we also wish to extend our most profound sympathies to Leslie’s family, friends and fans, whom he held so dear.”

Producers Warner Bros. added that the studio is “devastated about the tragic and sudden loss of our dear friend Leslie Jordan. Leslie was an extraordinary person and talent. He brought joy to fans across the globe.”

20th Television and FX said in a statement, “The incomparable Leslie Jordan left an indelible mark on our industry, on the LGTBQ+ community, and on the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to have worked with this incredibly kind, wildly funny and immeasurably talented soul. Having played nuanced and memorable characters across the American Horror Story franchise for almost a decade, he will be missed deeply by all who knew him.”

Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO, GLAAD said in a statement, “Leslie Jordan was a multi-talented entertainer who charmed audiences for decades with heartfelt characters on-screen and passionate LGBTQ advocacy off-screen. Jordan also became one of today’s most unexpected social media stars, and we will deeply miss the many laughs and messages of positivity he shared with his millions of followers.

The statement continued, “He was a loyal friend to so many LGBTQ organizations including GLAAD, most recently hosting our San Francisco Gala in 2018 and was a true class act when it came to sharing his platform and celebrity to help raise awareness and funds for our work to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ community. As someone who was very proud of their Tennessee roots, he made it a priority to help increase visibility for LGBTQ for people in the South by participating in The Concert for Love & Acceptance and serving as Grand Marshal at the Nashville AIDS Walk last year.”

The 4-foot-11 Jordan, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, first appeared as Beverley Leslie, a foil to Megan Mullally’s Karen Walker, during the third season of Will & Grace. He also returned for the beloved show’s reboot in 2017, appearing on 17 series episodes.

“My heart is broken,” wrote Will & Grace star Sean Hayes, who went toe-to-toe with Jordan as Jack during Jordan’s multi-year run, on social media. “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.”

Erick McCormack, who starred as Will, posted that he was “crushed” to learn about the news: “The funniest & flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon.”

[JamesG]

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Call Me Kat Sets Leslie Jordan’s Final Episode After Actor’s Passing

Call Me Kat season 3 has set the airdate for the final appearance of series regular Leslie Jordan, who passed away in a tragic car crash last month.

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Call Me Kat bosses discuss Leslie Jordan's final appearance

Call Me Kat EPs, Jim Patterson and Maria Ferrari, discuss Phil's fate on Call Me Kat following the late Leslie Jordan's final appearance on the show.

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Call Me Kat Honors Leslie Jordan With Tribute From Dolly Parton

Call Me Kat honors Leslie Jordan with a moving musical tribute from his friend and mentor, Dolly Parton, in the sitcom's winter premiere.

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Call Me Kat's Mayim Bialik Recalls Learning Of Leslie Jordan's Death

Call Me Kat actor and executive producer Mayim Bialik reflects on the shock of losing costar Leslie Jordan while in the middle of filming season 3.

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Cheyenne Jackson recalls learning of Call Me Kat co-star Leslie Jordan's death one year ago today

"It was harrowing and devastating," Jackson tells People of learning that Jordan had died in a car accident while on his way to the show's Burbank set on Oct. 24, 2022. "I was on the phone with my husband (Jason Landau), who went to his apartment to see if he was there. I was sitting in the hallway in Warner Bros. with Mayim (Bialik) when the news broke." Over the weekend, Jackson told a gathering at the unveiling of Jordan's star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars that "not only did I get to meet him, he became so dear to me — one of my very best friends. He was my sober buddy, so we knew each other in the AA rooms in West Hollywood, he was my comedy mentor and he was my dirty-mouthed little sidekick."

[irehtman]

What was the cause of death?

[dakert]

Heart Attack