Beloved TV legend Leslie Jordan dies at 67
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We here at the Seniors Discount Club are absolutely heartbroken to hear about the untimely death of iconic comedian and actor Leslie Jordan, who passed away on Monday at the age of 67.
Reports confirmed his car crashed into the side of a building at the corner of Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street in Los Angeles, and it is believed he had a health emergency just before the accident.
Jordan was best known for his roles in television sitcoms Will and Grace and American Horror Story, but he was also a gifted stage actor and a successful stand-up comedian.
'The world is definitely a much-darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,' a representative for the Emmy-winning actor said in a statement.
'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,' they went on to say, referring to Jordan's growth in popularity on social media throughout the pandemic.
'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.'
In recent years, he has even managed to win over a new generation of fans with his hilarious social media posts.
But it was undeniable that Jordan remained humble despite his success; he never lost his sense of humour or his tendency to poke fun at himself. He never forgot his humble beginnings, growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in a deeply religious household.
'I told my mother I thought something was up. I didn't even know the word "gay",' he said in a magazine interview last year while recalling coming out to her at age 12.
'She said, "I'm just really afraid that if you choose this path [of being gay], you'll be ridiculed." I didn't follow her advice on that one,' he joked.
His fellow stars and colleagues in the entertainment industry have all paid tribute to Jordan on social media.
'My heart is broken,' Sean Hayes, a fellow star in Will and Grace, wrote in a post on Twitter, with Eric McCormack, a co-actor, adding: 'Crushed to learn about the loss of Leslie Jordan, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I've ever known. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes were palpable.'
Dolly Parton is among the many famous friends and fans paying tribute to the late actor, saying: 'Well, I am as hurt and shocked as if I have lost a family member. Leslie and I had a special bond, I think the world felt they had a special bond with him.'
'He will be missed by everyone who knew him personally and by everyone who was entertained by him. Rest in peace lil' brother,' she went on to say.
When the comedian spent time in his hometown visiting family during the pandemic lockdown in 2021, he unexpectedly gained a new fan base.
By updating his Instagram with new footage of himself every day, he made everyone's social media feed less monotonous. He was followed by 5.8 million people on Instagram and another 2.3 million on TikTok at the time of his passing.
Jordan would often begin his videos with the question, 'How y'all doin’?,' and other times, he would tell stories about his life in Hollywood or his early years with his twin sister and his mother, whom he referred to simply as 'Mama'.
Other times, he attempted foolish activities like finishing an obstacle course.
Leslie Jordan is cherished and adored by millions of people all around the world, which is why it is incredibly heartbreaking to hear of his passing. We wish him eternal peace.
Credit: COZI TV.
Reports confirmed his car crashed into the side of a building at the corner of Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street in Los Angeles, and it is believed he had a health emergency just before the accident.
Jordan was best known for his roles in television sitcoms Will and Grace and American Horror Story, but he was also a gifted stage actor and a successful stand-up comedian.
'The world is definitely a much-darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,' a representative for the Emmy-winning actor said in a statement.
'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,' they went on to say, referring to Jordan's growth in popularity on social media throughout the pandemic.
'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.'
Leslie Jordan in 2018. Credit: Getty Images.
In recent years, he has even managed to win over a new generation of fans with his hilarious social media posts.
But it was undeniable that Jordan remained humble despite his success; he never lost his sense of humour or his tendency to poke fun at himself. He never forgot his humble beginnings, growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in a deeply religious household.
'I told my mother I thought something was up. I didn't even know the word "gay",' he said in a magazine interview last year while recalling coming out to her at age 12.
'She said, "I'm just really afraid that if you choose this path [of being gay], you'll be ridiculed." I didn't follow her advice on that one,' he joked.
His fellow stars and colleagues in the entertainment industry have all paid tribute to Jordan on social media.
'My heart is broken,' Sean Hayes, a fellow star in Will and Grace, wrote in a post on Twitter, with Eric McCormack, a co-actor, adding: 'Crushed to learn about the loss of Leslie Jordan, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I've ever known. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes were palpable.'
Dolly Parton is among the many famous friends and fans paying tribute to the late actor, saying: 'Well, I am as hurt and shocked as if I have lost a family member. Leslie and I had a special bond, I think the world felt they had a special bond with him.'
'He will be missed by everyone who knew him personally and by everyone who was entertained by him. Rest in peace lil' brother,' she went on to say.
When the comedian spent time in his hometown visiting family during the pandemic lockdown in 2021, he unexpectedly gained a new fan base.
By updating his Instagram with new footage of himself every day, he made everyone's social media feed less monotonous. He was followed by 5.8 million people on Instagram and another 2.3 million on TikTok at the time of his passing.
Jordan would often begin his videos with the question, 'How y'all doin’?,' and other times, he would tell stories about his life in Hollywood or his early years with his twin sister and his mother, whom he referred to simply as 'Mama'.
Other times, he attempted foolish activities like finishing an obstacle course.
Credit: COZI TV.
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