Leslie Jordan Dies At Age 67
Leslie Jordan is a veteran of the screen, having appeared in over a hundred different roles across television, movies and stage productions. On Monday, October 24 the actor was involved in a car accident in Hollywood and has died, reports Variety.
HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR THE LIGHT HE BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN
Leslie Jordan will be known by many for his various appearances in shows such as American Horror Story, Call Me Kat and Will And Grace – for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. Many others may know him better as a social media sensation having blown up in popularity during the pandemic.
Having struggled with alcohol and substance abuse throughout his twenties, Jordan announced he had been sober for 13 years in 2010. Leslie Jordan made concerted efforts during his youth to advocate and aid those suffering from AIDS-related illness. Having lived during the height of the crisis, Jordan was involved with the AIDS Project Los Angeles and volunteered with Project Angel Food, reports The Huffington Post.
Jordan was an LGBTQIA+ advocate and icon receiving the GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ Timeless Star award in 2021, reports Variety. Jordan always lived as an openly gay man, even when this was dangerous for people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
In 2020, Jordan became an unlikely hero for many. His comedic video reels on Instagram and TikTok gave a much-needed reprieve from the pandemic and lockdown stress. According to Variety, he managed to accrue more than 5.8 million followers and has brought his unique brand of Southern wit and humour to his quirky and sardonic hot-takes.
After suffering what is expected to be some sort of medical emergency, Jordan crashed against a building at Cahuenga Blvd and Romaine St in the early morning of Monday, October 24. It was reported hours later that Jordan, 67, had died.
