Leslie Jordan, an actor, writer, and singer best known for his roles on Will & Grace, American Horror Story, and Hearts Afire, has died. He was 67.
Jordan was driving in Hollywood Monday morning and crashed into the side of a building on Cahuenga Blvd. and Romaine St. It was suspected he had a medical emergency.
Jordan was a veteran actor whose credits also included “The Help,” “The Cool Kids,” and “Call Me Kat,” which is currently airing in its third season on Fox. One of Jordan’s most famous roles was as Earl “Brother Boy” Ingram in the stage play “Sordid Lives,” which was later adapted into an iconic romantic comedy of the same name.
He has appeared on television shows including Ugly Betty, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hidden Palms, Star Trek: Voyager, Caroline in the City, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, “Reba”, “Boston Public”, “Nash Bridges” and “Boston Legal”.
In 2020, Jordan became a social media phenomenon, gaining millions of Instagram followers due to its humorous videos posted during the pandemic.
Jordan released a gospel music album titled Company’s Comin’ in 2021 and later that year appeared as a guest panelist on The Masked Singer, where he performed the gospel standard This Little Light of Mine.
“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” said David Shaul, Jordan’s agent. “Not only was he a mega-talent and a pleasure to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary for the nation at one of its most difficult times. What he lacked in size, he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner, and human being. Knowing that he left the world at the peak of his professional and personal life is the only consolation one can have today.”
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