Comedian Leslie Jordan dies in a traffic accident in Los Angeles

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The actor recently gained popularity thanks to social networks, where he used to upload short videos that were especially successful during the coronavirus pandemic.

American actor and comedian Leslie Jordanknown for his roles in “Will and Grace” and “American Horror Story”, died this Monday at the age of 67 in a traffic accident in Los Angeles (United States).

According to the Los Angeles Times, the actor lost control of his vehicle around 9:30 in the morning at the intersection of Cahuenga and Romaine streets, about 3 kilometers from the well-known Hollywood Walk of Fame, and did not survive the impact.

Early hypotheses suggest that Jordan could have a medical emergency while drivingalthough the authorities have yet to clarify the causes of the accident.

loved by many

The actor recently gained popularity thanks to social networks, where he used to upload short videos that were especially successful during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Today, the world is a darker place without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega-talent and a joy to work with, he also offered an emotional sanctuary to the country during one of its most difficult times.” his agent, David Shaul, said.

“My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He was loved by everyone who knew him. There will never be anyone like him. He had a unique talent and a heart that cannot be matched.” It fit in his chest. We will miss you, my dear friend, “lamented the actor Sean Hayes.

Career path

Among his latest jobs, the actor came to play three different characters in three seasons of the series “American Horror Story”: “Coven”, “Roanoke” and “1984”.

Regarding his participation in the well-known Ryan Murphy series, Jordan grabbed countless headlines when he admitted in an interview that he mistook singer Lady Gaga for a supporting actress during the filming of an episode.

In 2006, he won an Emmy Award for Best Guest Actor for his work on “Will & Grace.”

His countless appearances on the small screen include titles such as “The Cool Kids”, “The Help”, “Call Me Kat”, “Aly McBeal”, “Ugly Betty”, “Star Trek”, “Love Ranch”, ” Reba” and “Ski Patrol”.

On stage, Jordan premiered in New York a theatrical comedy entitled “Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far”, in which he reviewed his childhood in rural Tennessee (USA) with satirical songs about racism, homophobia and the ridicule he received for his physique.

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As a result of his musical interest, in 2021 he published a gospel album entitled “Company’s Comin” and participated in the “The Masked Singer” contest.

Also served as a judge on the game show “RuPaul Drag’s Race” in 2013 and 2022 and was especially active in LGBTQ causes and the fight against HIV.



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