Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67.
Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67
The award-winning actor was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles on Monday morning (24.10.22).
David Shaul, his agent, said in a statement: "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan.
"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. 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."
The veteran actor - who was born and raised in Tennessee - was perhaps best known for starring in the hit TV comedy series 'Will and Grace'. In 2006, he actually won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a comedy series for his work on the show.
Jordan also appeared in a host of other well-known TV shows during his career, including 'Ally McBeal', 'Ugly Betty', 'Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman', 'Star Trek: Voyager', 'Nash Bridges', 'American Horror Story' and 'Boston Legal'.
He also starred in films such as 'Ski Patrol', 'Roadside Rodeo', 'Southern Baptist Sissies' and 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'.
Jordan became a big hit on social media platforms in recent years, developing a sizeable following on TikTok amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
His Instagram account also exploded in popularity, with the actor developing a following of more than five million people on the photo-sharing platform.
In 2021, Jordan released a gospel music album called 'Company's Comin', while he also appeared on 'The Masked Singer' as a guest panellist.