Leslie Jordan

2022 - 10 - 25

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Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan dead at 67 (NPR)

The Will & Grace actor died following a car crash this morning. Jordan's fame was on the rise as a social media star.

Jordan grew up in Tennessee, where he was raised in the Southern Baptist Church. As he grew older and realized he was gay, he eventually fell out with the church. On his

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Leslie Jordan, actor and Internet sensation, dies at 67 (The Washington Post)

Actor Leslie Jordan died Monday in Los Angeles, according to his agent. Jordan was reportedly in a car accident, though his cause of death was not confirmed ...

leslie jordan was a genuine queer icon and a goddamn legend. My first exposure to him was in one of my favorite movies Sordid Lives! “It feels so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul.” [tweeted](https://twitter.com/JackeeHarry/status/1584619412258459649) that she was “completely heartbroken,” shared a clip of Jordan appearing alongside her in the sitcom “The Cool Kids.” She [continued](https://twitter.com/JackeeHarry/status/1584621183085215745), “This man never afraid to act a fool! Leslie turns around, looks at her and says “I thought I smelled gin and regret.” And I laugh every time I think about it. He spoke about what it was like to be a gay man who grew up in the church “I’m not a mistake.” “It’s all good to be 65 and have a million followers on the Internet. At one point, according to Jordan, he “posted something a tiny bit off-color once and something called ‘the best of Grindr,’ some sort of hookup site, posted it.” Jordan didn’t fully understand his rise to Internet fame at the time — “Who are these people? Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.” “What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being.

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Will & Grace actor Leslie Jordan dies (The Singleton Argus)

Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout...

Stop, stop, stop.' You know, it almost became, 'If it doesn't happen on Instagram, it didn't happen.' And I thought, 'You're 65, first of all. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. He broke the sameness by posting daily videos of himself on Instagram. Many of Jordan's videos included him asking "How ya'll doin?" I'm just in Tennessee," said Jordan. And I thought, 'This is ridiculous.

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Leslie Jordan, Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67 (ABC News)

The award-winning comedian and actor has died, aged 67.

And this one, I just wanted to tell stories," he told The Associated Press in a 2021 interview. I was baptised 14 times," Jordan said. Earlier this month, he released a gospel album called Company's Comin', featuring Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Eddie Vedder and Tanya Tucker. I'm just in Tennessee," Jordan said. Stop, stop, stop.′ You know, it almost became, 'If it doesn't happen on Instagram, it didn't happen.' And I thought: 'You're 65, first of all. "That sort of dealt with all the angst and growing up gay in the Baptist Church and la, la, la, la, la.

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Beloved TV legend dies in tragic accident (NEWS.com.au)

Much-loved Will & Grace actor Leslie Jordan – who became a hilarious viral social media star in recent years – has died suddenly in Hollywood.

Jordan also appeared as sassy socialite Beverly Leslie in Will & Grace, a role he played from 2001 – 2006. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his [#WillandGrace]episodes was palpable. Jordan — who was raised as a Southern Baptist — often sang gospel hymns on his Instagram account. However, he soon became involved with drugs and alcohol and, by his mid-20s, he had been arrested several times. “Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.” Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of it”s most difficult times.”

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Actor Leslie Jordan dies at 67 in car accident (The Guardian)

Reports suggest that the character actor appears to have suffered a medical emergency before crashing his car in Hollywood.

“I wanted to follow the teachings of Christ to the best of my ability, and I tried, but then the whole gay thing starts happening. In the early 90s, he was involved with Project Angel Food in LA, a non-profit organization delivering food to people with HIV/Aids. His father, a lieutenant colonel in the US army, died in a plane crash when he was 11. He received critical acclaim for his turn as Earl “Brother Boy” Ingram in the stage play Sordid Lives, which was later adapted into a 2000 cult romantic comedy film of the same name. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” said David Shaul, Jordan’s agent. Known for roles in American Horror Story, Hearts Afire, and his Emmy-winning turn on Will & Grace, Jordan found renewed fame at 65 as an accidental internet sensation during the pandemic.

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Actor Leslie Jordan know for roles in Will & Grace and American ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The emmy-winning actor, known for his role in Will & Grace, has died after a car accident.

Such sad news,” said a second. Always such positive energy,” one said. And I thought, ‘This is ridiculous. “For a while there, it was like obsessive. I will truly miss your beautiful SPIRIT & sweet smile going down my timeline. “You were such a bright light Leslie. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your . [Cookie Guide](https://www.sevenwestmedia.com.au/cookies-guide). To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Fans are using this final post to say goodbye to the beloved actor, with some believing the song is “how you say goodbye”. Your cookie settings are preventing this third party content from displaying. [Celebrity >>](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity)

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Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67 (BBC News)

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday.

Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us all." He often spoke openly about his battles with substance abuse - taking his first drink aged just 14 - and once humorously recalled ending up in a jail cell next to Robert Downey Jnr while the Iron Man star was battling addiction. I don't have Covid,'" he joked in one video. "Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times," David Shaul said. He was noted for his diminutive height - standing at just 4ft 11 in (1.50 metres) - and often played flamboyant characters. "I told my mother I thought something was up.

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Will & Grace co-star: 'My heart is breaking' (NEWS.com.au)

Tributes are flowing for beloved actor Leslie Jordan, who has died in a tragic accident.

“I was wearing a light blue suit with a pearl grey vest and yellow necktie. “The assemblage of people at the audition was WILD. The character was to be “well dressed but NOT FLAMBOYANT”. He was also just a kind, sweet lovely man— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) I just…😔 [#RIPLeslieJordan]💔 so grateful for his life and his work. He was such a doll...so fun and sweet and comforting. You were the purest form of funny there ever was. Let’s keep her lifted in prayer,” wrote actress Octavia Spencer, referring to Jordan’s sister. Love you so much and will miss you so much,” wrote Nicole Scherzinger. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his [#WillandGrace]episodes was palpable. [crashed his car into the side of a building](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-deaths/tv-legend-leslie-jordan-dead-at-67/news-story/0c18c284fe83566c47c767f9a39d91a7) in Los Angeles on Monday morning, local time.

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Will & Grace actor Leslie Jordan dies (The Singleton Argus)

Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout...

Stop, stop, stop.' You know, it almost became, 'If it doesn't happen on Instagram, it didn't happen.' And I thought, 'You're 65, first of all. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. He broke the sameness by posting daily videos of himself on Instagram. Many of Jordan's videos included him asking "How ya'll doin?" I'm just in Tennessee," said Jordan. And I thought, 'This is ridiculous.

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Vale: Leslie Jordan | TV Tonight (TV Tonight)

Veteran US performer Leslie Jordan, best known for Will & Grace, American Horror Story, has died aged 67. Jordan was driving in Hollywood on Monday morning ...

Considered an LGBTQ icon, Jordan appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race as a guest judge in 2013, and again in 2022 as a guest director. 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. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.” “Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” said David Shaul, Jordan’s agent. 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.

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Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' Actor and Instagram Star, Dies at 67 (The New York Times)

Shows like “Will & Grace” made him a familiar face, then the pandemic brought new fame. He was killed in a car crash in Hollywood.

Jordan’s work was in television, but he also took the occasional film role, including in “The Help” (2011). “The funny thing is, I am, without a doubt, the gayest man I know.” The household was conservative, and his father, who was in the Army and died in a plane crash when Leslie was 11, was concerned enough about Leslie’s effeminate qualities to send his son to an all-boys summer camp one year. “People think it’s size, or something,” he told The Telegraph of Britain in 2021. “I was like Flo,” he said in the 2020 interview, a reference to the Progressive Insurance pitchwoman. He made a particular impression on the sitcom “Will & Grace,” about the friendship between a gay lawyer and a straight interior designer sharing a New York City apartment. “What I love, though,” he said, “are people that pull me aside and say: ‘Listen, I don’t want to bother you, but I’ve had a rough go. At under five feet tall, he was small enough that in his 20s he made a stab at becoming a jockey. Jordan by email, “but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times.” That was a reference to Mr. “Not only was he a mega-talent and joy to work with,” Mr. and died, but he declined to identify the victim.

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Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' actor, dies at 67 (NBC News)

Leslie Jordan, who won an Emmy playing the conniving Beverly Leslie on "Will & Grace" and became a social media sensation during the pandemic, died Monday.

(PT) after officers responded to reports of a collision at Cahuenga Blvd. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," David Shaul said. “That sort of dealt with all the angst and growing up gay in the Baptist Church and la, la, la, la, la," Jordan said in an Jordan, who was 67, was pronounced dead at the scene around 9:30 a.m. [3.8 million Instagram followers](https://www.instagram.com/thelesliejordan/) in a little over a month," Moylan wrote in an [April 2020 piece](https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/america-s-best-coronavirus-instagram-celebrity-leslie-jordan-not-he-ncna1191226) for NBC News' Think section. "Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times."

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How Leslie Jordan become our surprising lockdown saviour (The Age)

The Will & Grace star gossiped, sang to us and made us laugh during our darkest time. In the process, he endeared himself to a whole new generation.

In an entertainment industry that doesn’t easily elevate senior stars Jordan rocketed back to relevance on the whim of his own irresistible impish character and charm. In 2018 he starred in an instalment of the Sharknado films and last year appeared in The United States vs. Jordan battled addiction and alcoholism in the 80s and 90s and, after sharing a jail cell with Robert Downey Jr in 1997, went sober for the rest of his life. Jordan was booted from the Big Brother House after only a fortnight but was voted by fans as the most entertaining housemate. The glimmerings of Jordan’s late-career renaissance began in 2013. His posts had the soul-soothing quality of FaceTiming your favourite quirky relative.

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Leslie Jordan's Big Personality Made Quarantine A Little Less Lonely (Forbes)

The world is mourning Leslie Jordan, the beloved actor known for his roles in Will & Grace and American Horror Story, as well as his endearing social media ...

In one of his early videos, from March 2020, Jordan acknowledged the unrelenting boredom and slow trickling of pandemic time, asking his followers: "What are y'all doing? In the wake of his death, [tributes flooded in](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/leslie-jordan-tributes-sudden-death-1235247483/) from celebrities and former co-stars; on social media, there was an outpouring of collective grief for Jordan’s passing. What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times... one of a kind.” Jordan’s distinctive voice, sassy Southern accent, and signature “Well, shit” that opened most of his monologues quickly became a staple of quarantine entertainment. Jordan was one of those rare stars who could effortlessly bridge the generational gap; Gen Z grew to love him throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, when he began posting regularly on TikTok.

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