Leslie Jordan, a cherished actor and comedian best remembered for his work on “Will and Grace,” passed away, according to his agent.
He was 67.
Without Leslie Jordan’s love and light, the world would undoubtedly be a much darker place today. He was not only a huge talent and a pleasure to work with, but he also offered the country an emotional haven during one of its most trying moments. His magnificence as a son, brother, artist, comic, partner, and human being more than made up for his short stature. The only comfort one can have right now is knowing that he left this planet at the pinnacle of both his professional and personal lives, Jordan’s talent agent Sarabeth Schedeen told CNN in a statement.
Leslie’s lawyer, Eric Feig, issued a statement in which he said: “Beyond his talents, Leslie’s gifts of bringing joy to those he touched, his ability to connect with people of all ages, his humility, generosity and his sweetness will be dearly missed by everybody.”
According to the LA County coroner, who recognised Jordan, and a LA Fire Department official, Jordan was engaged in a car accident on Monday morning in Hollywood and was declared dead at the site.
Moving to Hollywood of Jordan
Jordan wrote about his 1982 migration from Tennessee to Hollywood in his book “My Trip Down the Pink Carpet,” published in 2009. According to the book’s publisher, he “boarded a Greyhound bus destined for LA with $1,200 sewed into his underpants and never looked back.”
The Fall Guy, Designing Women, and The People Next Door are just a few of the television programmes where the actor obtained work.
In the acclaimed play “Sordid Lives,” Jordan created the character of Earl “Brother Boy” Ingram, which he later recreated in the indie film adaptation from 2000.
His recurring part as Karen’s friend Beverley Leslie on “Will & Grace” made him a fan favourite. Additionally, he made cameos in “The Cool Kids” and “American Horror Story.”
At the height of the pandemic, when his social media presence on Instagram took off and he attracted millions of followers, his celebrity shone even brighter.
Through the lens of comedy, Jordan used the platform to communicate about his hardships, past experiences, and family tales, many of which involved his cherished mother.
Jordan discussed his past substance misuse and more than 20 years of sobriety with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.
People frequently ask how to become sober and what the best method is, Jordan added. Yes, 120 days in the Los Angeles County jail. That will help you calm down.
In one article, Jordan claimed how a guard had told him that they had Robert Downey Jr. in custody and would be releasing Jordan and giving Downey Jr. his bed because the guard had seen how much Jordan despised being imprisoned.
Jordan remembered, “Pod A, cell 13, top bunk.” “I believe I am much to blame for Robert Downey Jr.’s success. I gave him a bed, honey.
His Sunday hymn-singing performance with musician Danny Myrick was his last Instagram post.
