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| Leslie Jordan passed away in a car accident. |
Comedian and LGBTQ activist Leslie Jordan passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles. He was recently on the Fox comedy Call Me Kat with Mayim Bialik and Kayla Pratt.
Leslie had a medical emergency and crashed his vehicle into a building.
Warner Bros Entertainment halted production. Leslie who portrayed a newly single gay man who worked as the head baker at the cafe owned by Kat (played by Bialik). Leslie finished nine episodes. The show will find a way to honor him in memoriam.
Leslie was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
They broke the mold when they made Leslie Jordan. He was a dear mentor and a beloved friend. I will miss him so much - it’s unimaginable that he’s gone. Rest well, sweet buddy. pic.twitter.com/c9kN0vkxyM
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) October 24, 2022
My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend. 😔❤️ pic.twitter.com/RNKSamoES0
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) October 24, 2022
Completely heartbroken. 💔
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) October 24, 2022
Leslie Jordan was a kind spirit and provided us with so many laughs. Rest peacefully, friend. pic.twitter.com/eULoI7C9fW
As a singer, actor, producer and musician, Leslie had an upbeat attitude and a smile that lighted up the world.
Leslie, 67 won an Emmy in 2006 for his performance as the snide Beverly Leslie in the TV show, "Will & Grace." The cast paid homage to the actor on Monday.
He was behind the wheel of a BMV when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street at 9:30am in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Police Department said that he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Standing at 4'11", Leslie brought joy to those around him.
Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally, Vicki Lawrence and numerous others honored an icon for LGBTQ.
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