Leslie Jordan

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.

Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67. The Will & Grace star was driving in Hollywood when he suffered a suspected medical emergency and crashed his car ...

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Leslie Jordan, an actor, writer and singer best known for his roles in "Will & Grace," "American Horror Story" and "Hearts Afire," has died. He was 67.

He appeared on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as a guest judge in 2013, and again in 2022 as a guest director. 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.” “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” said David Shaul, Jordan’s agent. In 2006, he won the Emmy Award for guest actor in a comedy series for his work on “Will & Grace,” on which he played Karen’s sexually ambiguous, socialite frenemy Beverly Leslie. One of Jordan’s most celebrated roles was 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 play chronicled Jordan’s early life in Chattanooga, Tenn., and featured the actor backed by a gospel choir singing satirical songs about racism and homophobia.

We've learned the terribly sad news today that actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has passed away at the age of 67 after a tragic car accident in Hollywood.

On a lighter note, Wednesday is armed with a selection of beloved horror movies to watch on the tour bus, attempting to squeeze in one a day leading up to Halloween. Although he generally sticks with the tried-and-true classics, he’s not opposed to giving new horror movies a shot. “[Jordison] had been sick and obviously had bigger things to think about than looking at a trademark, because no one was going to steal it — except for a thief, and it happened to be one of our former members. From The Exorcist and Dawn of the Dead to Friday the 13th and Poltergeist, Wednesday has written songs about a variety of horror films throughout his career. Other favorites include Phantasm, Dawn of the Dead, The Shining, The Exorcist, Creepshow, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Halloween. He astutely describes the result as “sort of a greatest hits of brand new songs,” but Horrifier is his most diverse effort as well. I’m glad I did it, and I’m glad that people are reacting well to it.” I’ve always loved the movie ever since I was a kid. He returned to the familiar territory in more ways than one on Horrifier. After working with outside producers on the last two records, Wednesday went back to self-producing on Horrifier, largely out of necessity due to the pandemic. “I basically said ‘What do I like the best about this record? The horror rocker is currently celebrating the release of his ninth solo album, Horrifier, out now on Napalm Records, and playing a career-spanning setlist on the 20 Years of Fear tour across the United States.

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.

After Leslie Jordan died in a tragic car crash, stars including Will & Grace actor Sean Hayes have paid tribute.

Jordan won an Emmy for the character, an acid-tongued frenemy to Karen (Megan Mullally), his role increasing as the show went on. He moved to Los Angeles in 1982 but became heavily involved with alcohol and drugs. my thoughts are with the people he was close to! Such an iconic actor and naturally hilarious man. The official Drag Race Twitter page thanked Leslie Jordan for “countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us all”. What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times… So sad to hear that he has left us. Leslie Jordan in Will & Grace was probably my first proper exposure to queer culture. An icon, a legend, a f**king star. [October 24, 2022] You were truly one of the spirits that made aging as a queer man feel more exciting than existing in the present. There will never be anyone like him.

Beloved comedian Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67 after suffering a medical emergency at the wheel of his car.

The cause of death was a car crash after he suffered a medical emergency. “What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times… You were truly one of the spirits that made aging as a queer man feel more exciting than existing in the present.

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.

The actor, who achieved new fame during the pandemic on Instagram, is reported to have suffered a medical emergency at the wheel.

"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." Billie Holiday, posted daily videos of himself on Instagram during the COVID-19 lockdowns. His agent David Saul said in a statement: "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan.

Emmy-winning actor Leslie Jordan, who starred in Will and Grace, has died at the age of 67. Jordan had been a comedy and drama standout in the TV series, ...

“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," the statement added. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Jordan earned an unexpected new following in 2021 when he spent time during the pandemic lockdown near family in his hometown, posting daily videos of himself on Instagram. Emmy-winning actor Leslie Jordan, who starred in Will and Grace, has died at the age of 67. It has been widely reported that the actor died in a car crash after suffering a medical episode. In 2014, the openly-gay actor became a housemate in the 14th season of British show Celebrity Big Brother, starred in comedy Benidorm and was a guest judge on Rupaul's Drag Race.

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.

Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including Will & Grace and ...

“I really wanted to be a really good Christian, like some of the boys in the movie. He said: “When that episode aired, my agent called the next day and said, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this. “The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable.” And this one, I just wanted to tell stories,” he told The Associated Press in 2021. “My mother thought I was being dramatic. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan.

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

Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including Will & Grace and ...

“I really wanted to be a really good Christian, like some of the boys in the movie. He said: “When that episode aired, my agent called the next day and said, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this. “The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable.” And this one, I just wanted to tell stories,” he told The Associated Press in 2021. “My mother thought I was being dramatic. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan.

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."

Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67. The award-winning actor was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles on Monday morning (10.24.22).

Actor Leslie Jordan, known for appearances in American Horror Story and Will & Grace, has died aged 67.

“I really wanted to be a really good Christian, like some of the boys in the movie. He said: “When that episode aired, my agent called the next day and said, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this. “The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable.” He was told his 4’11” stature and accent would hold him back. And this one, I just wanted to tell stories,” he told “With me, it was my homosexuality. “My mother thought I was being dramatic. “If there is anything that kids could walk away with it is that people who use drugs and alcohol are masking something,” Jordan told the AP. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. He wrote a new book titled How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived. And I said, ‘No, no, I don’t have Covid. You will be missed, my dear friend.”