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Leslie Jordan dies in car accident aged 67 - Hollywood pays tribute

The beloved actor and comedian died in Los Angeles

Hanna Fillingham
US Managing Editor
Updated: October 24, 2022
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Leslie Jordan has passed away aged 67. The Emmy-winning actor was driving in Hollywood on Monday morning and crashed into the side of a building, suffering from a medical emergency.

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The actor was best known for his roles in Will & Grace and American Horror Story.

Tributes have since come in for the star, with his agent David Shaul leading the way.

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"The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," he said. 

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"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.

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He was beloved for many shows as well as his hilarious Instagram

What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. 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."

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Actor Sean Hayes shared a photo of the pair together on Will & Grace, and wrote: "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."

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Leslie Jordan passed away on Monday

Sharon Stone took to Instagram to share a photo of Leslie, simply captioning it: "Loved". 

Meghan McCain wrote: "There are not enough wonderful things to possibly say about Leslie Jordan in just a tweet. I am so saddened by this -his social media particularly during Covid brought millions of people such joy as did his legacy career in entertainment. He was also just a kind, sweet lovely man."

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Ellen DeGeneres was also among those to pay tribute, writing: "I just heard about Leslie Jordan. This is unbelievably tragic. He was such a light. Sending love to his family and friends."

Johnny Weir took to Twitter to write: "I have long admired Leslie Jordan for his humor, his ability to be totally himself and his kindness. I know he touched many people with his art and grace and I know he is making the angels laugh. You were, and are, loved. Rest in Peace dear Leslie."

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Tributes have poured in the for beloved actor

RuPaul's Drag Race also paid tribute with a photo of RuPaul and Leslie. The message read: "Rest in Peace, Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us."

Hannah Waddingham wrote: "No,No,No. This news is just horrendous. Leslie Jordan. You sunshine through our days. None more so than your selfless warmth and humour through world lockdown. So blessed I got to tell you in person what you’d meant to me. I’m so,so saddened by this news."

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