Actors and celebrities alike are mourning the death of beloved actor Leslie Jordan, who reportedly
died in a car cash following a medical emergency on Oct. 24. “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,” a rep for Jordan wrote in a statement to POPSUGAR. “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.”
Best known for a series of iconic roles in “Will & Grace,” “American Horror Story,” and “Hearts Afire,” to name a few, Jordan has been recognized for his talents as an actor, comedian, writer, and singer. Shortly after news of his death circulated, his past costars and fellow actors paid tribute to the star.
Former “Will & Grace” cast members in particular remembered Jordan’s humor, but most importantly, his heart. “The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about 30 years too soon. You were loved sweet man,” Eric McCormack, who played Will Truman, wrote on his Instagram. Sean Hayes also honored Jordan, writing, “Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart,” on Instagram.
Below, read the tributes from other stars mourning Jordan’s death.
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Sean Hayes
“My heart is broken,” Hayes wrote on Instagram. “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. Leslie, you will be missed, my dear friend. ?❤️”
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Eric McCormack
“Crushed to learn about the loss of @thelesliejordan, the funniest and flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known,” McCormack shared on Instagram. “The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about 30 years too soon. You were loved sweet man. ?”
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George Takei
“I am stunned at the death of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us with his many roles on television and film,” the “Star Trek” actor tweeted. “The cause of death was a car crash after he suffered a medical emergency. Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.”
He added in a follow-up tweet, “I’ll always remember that wonderful day we spent together, Leslie, in a room filled with hilarity and I dare say LOTS of gaiety. You’re gone too, too soon. Make ’em giggle in the great beyond.”
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Jackée Harry
“Completely heartbroken,” Harry captioned a clip of her and Jordan in “The Cool Kids” on Instagram. “Leslie Jordan was a kind spirit and provided us with so many laughs. This man was never afraid to act a fool! The smiles he brought to our faces doing so can never be counted. They’re endless. Rest peacefully, friend.”
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Quinta Brunson
“Heartbreaking,” Brunson wrote in a tweet reacting to the sad news. She then followed up with another, writing, “All of us at Abbott Elementary are sending love to @CallMeKatFOX. We share a stage with this wonderful production and one of my greatest joys was meeting Leslie in the hallway for the first time a few weeks ago. We know this loss is immense. He was pure joy.”
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Billy Eichner
“Leslie Jordan. What an angel. Gone much too soon. RIP. ❤️?” Eichner wrote in a tweet.
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Demi Lovato
“My sweet Leslie.. Your smile and personality lit up the room when I met you,” Lovato wrote on her Instagram Stories. “I’m so glad we remained friends after meeting not long ago.. we had more plans but our time was cut short. You will be so dearly missed by so many. I’m so honored to call you a friend. I love you sweet angel.”
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Hannah Waddingham
“No, No, No,” Waddingham wrote on Twitter. “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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Marlee Matlin
The actor wrote on Twitter, “I’m so sad to read the news of Leslie Jordan’s passing. He was such a pleasure to work with on my first TV series, ‘Reasonable Doubts.’ He was at the top of his game and had so much to look forward to. He exuded JOY and LAUGHTER. RIP dear Leslie.”
