Actor Leslie Jordan, renowned for his appearances on “Will & Grace” and “Call Me Kat,” had a knack for lighting up the stage with his charisma and snark.
It is for this reason that the Hollywood community will remember the Emmy-winning actor, who died in a car crash early Monday morning, the longest day of the year. He was 67.
Friends in the entertainment industry and comedians began paying tribute to Jordan online a few hours after the news of his death spread. A number of people have expressed respect to Jordan, including Eric McCormack, who appeared alongside Jordan’s Beverley Leslie in the role of Will Truman. For being the “funniest and flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known,” Jordan was called “the man of the year” by McCormack.
In every episode of #WillandGrace, he carried with him an inexhaustible supply of laughter and happiness. Death came roughly 30 years too soon. “Sweet dude, you were adored,” McCormack tweeted.
“Leslie Jordan was one of the most hilarious coworkers I’ve ever had. An ex-costar of “Will & Grace,” Sean Hayes, tweeted, “Everyone who ever met him loved him.” There will never be another one like him. a talented person with a huge capacity for kindness. My heart breaks for the loss of our friendship.
Megan Mullally, who co-starred with Karen Walker, recently posted an emotional homage to their on-screen nemesis on Instagram.
Leslie had impeccable timing and was a comedic master. It looked like his timing and delivery were spot on. She said it was as good as it could get for you. What a lovely, upbeat, and kind human being.
According to Mullally, Jordan was promoting his best-selling book, “How is Y’all Doing? : Misadventures and Mischief From a Life Well Lived,” at the 2022 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
How very clever it was that millions of people could find the genuine Leslie on Instagram, where he could share his infectious enthusiasm for life and his extraordinary talent for telling stories with ease. She went on to explain that he was relieved to have found a forum for his views because he had much to say. A one-of-a-kind genius, he was in a class of his own.
Co-star from their Fox show “The Cool Kids,” Jackée Harry, is “very heartbroken” by the news of Jordan’s death.
“Leslie Jordan was a funny and kind person. Harry tweeted, “Rest easy, pal,” alongside a clip from “The Cool Kids” showing Jordan dancing in her lingerie during a bachelorette party.
There was no fooling this dude! The amount of happiness he gave us is incalculable, Harry said. You can always count on more.
“I know it’s cliche to say “Oh, they will be missed,” but in this case, it’s completely true. She expressed sadness for him on behalf of all those who had the pleasure of his company and humour. May you rest in peace, my little brother.
That’s a terrible thing to happen. Playwright Jeremy O. Harris tweeted that you were a shining star no matter the character you played. I mean it when I say that you were a spirit that made becoming older as a gay guy more fascinating than right now. Cheers to living it up! The world will miss LESLIE JORDAN.
Leslie Jordan brought joy to many with his viral videos. It’s quite a feat to keep us laughing and in touch despite the difficulties we’ve been through. As star Lynda Carter put it, “it feels so awful that this could happen to such a wonderful spirit.”
Peace be with you, Leslie Jordan. The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Twitter app appreciated Jordan’s guest judging appearance by saying that he provided “countless laughs” and “shared your soul with us all.”
The death of Jordan was described as “heartbreaking” by Quinta Brunson, the show’s creator and star. Meeting Jordan, an Emmy winner like herself, on the set of “Call Me Kat” was a highlight for Brunson.
We have calculated the magnitude of the loss, she wrote. He was nothing but joy itself.
Winner of an Academy Award in her own right, Marlee Matlin, recounted her time on the set of “Reasonable Doubts” alongside Jordan. She said in a tweet that he was at the peak of his abilities and could expect great things in the future. He drew merriment and laughter wherever he went.
Fox, the network where Jordan starred in “Call Me Kat” and “The Cool Kids,” released a statement saying that she “was far more than a comedic talent who won an Emmy Award with whom we’ve laughed alongside for all these years.”
He was the kindest, most giving guy you could ever meet, and his presence would brighten any room and bring a smile to the faces of millions of people all around the world. Leslie was the quintessential Southern gentleman, and he gave us innumerable memories of joy. According to Fox’s statement, he also possessed an irreplaceable sense of humour and an infectious pleasure. As we mourn this tragic loss, we also wish to extend our sincere condolences to Leslie’s loved ones and the many others who looked up to him.
Warner Bros. Television, who also produces “Call Me Kat,” referred to Jordan as “our good buddy” and termed him a “amazing person and talent.”
In a joint statement sent to The Times by “Call Me Kat” star Mayim Bialik, the cast and creators of the Fox comedy praised Jordan as “gentle intelligent, mischievous and hilarious.”
“We got to know and love him at the height of his happiness and joy and it is inconceivable to imagine a world without our Leslie: the man who would spit on his contact lenses before putting them in his eyes; the man who had a story about every man in Hollywood and some of the women, as well; the man who lived to make people laugh.”
In order to “enjoy the many gifts Leslie offered to us and to the entire world while we grieve,” the cast of “Call Me Kat” has also decided to temporarily suspend production.
A few hours after Jordan’s death, his official Instagram account shared a message with the actor’s fans.
Because “the love and light that Leslie shared will never go out,” the Instagram post encouraged followers to share memories and reach out to one another in this time of loss. In the coming days, we’ll be unveiling an exclusive preview of a project Leslie was anxious to show off to the world.
