Heartbreaking news to report ILOSM family…beloved comedian and actor, Leslie Jordan, has passed away suddenly at age 67.

According to TMZ, law enforcement sources say ‘Jordan was driving in Hollywood Monday morning when it’s suspected he suffered some sort of medical emergency and crashed his BMW into the side of a building.’

 

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Leslie Jordan was famous for his many roles throughout the decades, including on the television shows, “Will & Grace,” “Hearts Afire,” “The Cool Kids,” “Call me Kat,” “Murphy Brown, “Ugly Betty,” Boston Republic,” and “American Horror Story.” He was also known for his roles in films like, “The Help” and “Ski Patrol.”

 

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During the pandemic, Leslie also became an internet sensation, who brought joy and laughter to his followers on social media, which rapidly grew from 80,000 to 5.8 million on Instagram alone during that time. He’d oftentimes post comical videos of himself dancing and/or singing to music, or sharing hilarious stories about himself and his encounters with others within the Hollywood circle and beyond.

Following his social media appeal, Leslie then appeared on CNN’s New Year’s Eve 2021 countdown, where he happily brought in the 2022 with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.

 

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His last social media post featured him having a blast on a set he where he was working.

Leslie Jordan was a beautiful soul who had a way of uniting people online and sharing joy at times when we all needed it. Rest easy Leslie, after a job well done here on earth.