Leslie Jordan (1955-2022)
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 8:18PM 
Finally, in terrible terrible news beloved and hilarious Leslie Jordan has passed away. He was 67 years old. He had a medical emergency and crashed his car on the way to the hospital. The joy he brought so regularly on Instagram during the Pandemic with his gleefully Southern Gay Mischief energy will not soon be forgotten. He even managed to write a bestselling memoir during that late career rise to all new levels of popularity.
The 4'11" comic actor was best known for his memorably named characters like "Beverley Leslie" on Will & Grace and "Brother Boy" in the stage play turned movie turned TV series Sordid Lives. Other credits include The Help, The United States vs Billie Holiday, Love Ranch, and multiple seasons of American Horror Story. His last television role was "Phil" on three seasons of Call Me Kat. Have any favourite Leslie Jordan memories to share?
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Reader Comments (7)
He was such a hilarious comedian and an overall wholesome human being and his presence elevated any kind of material to something enjoyable. Gonna miss him so much.
Absolutely devastating news. The afterlife just got a little funnier.
I greet my team every morning with a Beverley Leslie-imbued 'Well Well Well' - and I giggle.
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This one hurts. I will never forget his line : "Karen Walker! I thought I smelled gin...and regret..." Rest in peace you beautiful, heroic man.
When the Will & Grace reboot was announced I decided to watch it all over again. It took me like four years (!) but it was worth it. It has aged well. Great chemistry, great laughs. Millennials won't agree but that's life, I guess.
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Leslie Jordan earlier this year. As a long-time fan of his work, I was always struck by his talent, wit, and unique perspective. Whether he was acting in a film or television show, or performing stand-up comedy, Jordan had a way of capturing the attention of his audience and leaving a lasting impression.
One of the things that I always appreciated about Jordan was his honesty and vulnerability. He was not afraid to share his personal struggles and experiences, and this made him a relatable and authentic performer. His storytelling was always engaging and entertaining, and he had a way of making even the most difficult subjects feel approachable and relatable.