Beloved actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67.
The “Will and Grace” alum died after a car crash in Hollywood, Calif., on Monday.
“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,” Jordan’s manager confirmed to the Post today.
“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,” his rep added.
Celebs and fans alike have paid tribute to him across social media following the tragic news of his passing.
His “Will & Grace” costar Sean Hayes said: “My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend. 😔❤️.”
Cardi B retweeted a news article on his death and said: “😢😢😢I love him.”
“There are not enough wonderful things to possibly say about Leslie Jordan in just a tweet. I am so saddened by this -his social media particularly during Covid brought millions of people such joy as did his legacy career in entertainment. He was also just a kind, sweet lovely man,” Meghan McCain tweeted.
Actress Jackée Harry chimed in: “Completely heartbroken. 💔Leslie Jordan was a kind spirit and provided us with so many laughs. Rest peacefully, friend.”
“Glee” star Kevin McHale scribed: “Leslie Jordan was as talented and genuine as they come. What a ray of sunshine. This is just terrible.”
“This is so heartbreaking,” playwright Jeremy O. Harris said. “Your star shined bright no matter where you were on screen and even moreso off. You were truly one of the spirits that made aging as a queer man feel more exciting than existing in the present. To a lived fully! RIP LESLIE JORDAN.”
“Leslie Jordan put a smile on the faces of so many, especially with his pandemic videos. What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times … It feels so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul,” “Wonder Woman” alum Lynda Carter wrote.
Radio personality DJ Nailz penned on Twitter: “No no no no no. Not Leslie Jordan. 2022 you suck!!”
Producer Gibson Johns added: “Heartbreaking 💔 RIP Leslie Jordan. How incredible that he was able to feel so much love and admiration for his talents during his resurgence over the past several years. He had so much more to give. 🙏.”
“RIP TO A LEGEND OK. WE STAN LESLIE JORDAN FOREVER!” a fan weeped.
“Like many others, I was fortunate enough to see Leslie Jordan at the National Book Festival in D.C. last month,” a fan wrote. “He was delightful, warm, and full of good humor. The line to see him was the longest I saw all day. He was beloved. My thoughts are with his family and friends today.”
YouTuber Manny MUA said: “NOT LESLIE JORDAN! no!!!!!! im so f–ken sad, rip legend 😞💔.”
“The Real” cohost Loni Love also paid her condolences, adding: “The last time I worked with Leslie Jordan… we guest co hosted The Talk.. Leslie was so much fun to be around, always had a funny story and he inspired me to keep going in an industry that could be ageist … I will miss you my friend .. Mama is waiting on you.”
“Milk” screenwriter Dustin Lance Black lamented: “My heart is breaking. Just learned that my brilliant old friend, LESLIE JORDAN, is no longer with us. Rest in peace my sweet southern sister. Your boundless joy will be deeply missed.”
“Leslie Jordan. The world is a less happy and funny place without you,” someone wrote.
On the Emmy winner’s last Instagram post — published on Oct. 23 — other celebs also dropped their comforting word after Jordan’s passing.
Actor Angie Harmon commented: “LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!❤️❤️❤️”
Former E! News anchor Jason Kennedy simply added two heartbroken emojis.
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