Leslie Jordan

American actor (1955–2022)

Leslie Allen Jordan (April 29, 1955 – October 24, 2022) was an American actor and writer. He played Lonnie Garr in Hearts Afire and Beverly Leslie in Will & Grace.[1] In 2006, he won an Emmy Award. He became a popular Instagram celebrity during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Leslie Jordan
Jordan in 2007
Born
Leslie Allen Jordan

(1955-04-29)April 29, 1955
DiedOctober 24, 2022(2022-10-24) (aged 67)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active1986–2022
Height5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)

Jordan died on October 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California after his car crashed into a building, aged 67.[3][4] The cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by arteriosclerotic sudden cardiac dysfunction.[5]

References

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  1. "Leslie Jordan Biography". TV.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  2. "Anderson Cooper cracks up at Leslie Jordan's life hack". CNN.
  3. "Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' and 'American Horror Story' Star, Dies at 67 in Car Accident". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  4. "Leslie Jordan Dead at 67". TMZ. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  5. "Leslie Jordan's Cause of Death Confirmed". People. Retrieved January 19, 2023.