Leslie Jordan, beloved LGBTQ+ comedian and icon, has tragically died at the age of 67. According to TMZ, who broke the news on Monday (24 October), the star suffered a “medical emergency” after crashing his BMW into the side of a building.
A plethora of stars paid tribute to Jordan including Lynda Carter, Trinity the Tuck, Kevin McHale, Jackie Cox, George Takei, Lil Uzi Hurt, Jackée Harry, Patrick Starrr and Marlee Matlin.
Sean Hayes, his Will & Grace co-star, tweeted: “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.