Actor Leslie Jordan has died in a traffic accident. He drove into a building in Hollywood this morning (US time) and died on the spot. It is not yet clear whether the accident killed him or if he became unwell before. Jordan turned 67 years old.
"The world is a darker place without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," the actor's agent said in a statement.
"Realizing that he has left the world at the height of his professional and personal life is the only consolation we can have today."
The actor has been working in Hollywood since the 80s, in the past forty years, he appeared in more than 130 series and films. He has been acclaimed for his roles on the television series American Horror Story and Will & Grace. Jordan won an Emmy for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2006 for his contribution to the latter series. He also starred in such popular films as The Help and Sordid Lives.
In those years, the actor also grew into an icon for LGBT people. Jordan, for example, increased the visibility of queer actors in Hollywood with his roles. During the AIDS pandemic, he worked for non-profit organizations that championed the care of people infected with HIV.
In recent years, Jordan's fame has moved to Instagram, where he posted funny videos during the pandemic. That earned him nearly six million followers.
In the videos, he told stories about his childhood in Tennessee (where he grew up) and about his life in Hollywood with the camera on a selfie-stand. In other videos, he sang or participated in TikTok challenges.
Yesterday he posted the last post on Instagram, in which he sings a song. There are now more than 30,000 comments under the message, mostly from fans who thank him for his work.
“The world is 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,” Sarabeth Schedeen, Jordan’s talent agent
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