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Will & Grace’s Leslie Jordan was ‘driving to Call Me Kat set’ when he died-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro
The social media icon died on Monday.
The sitcom legend died on Monday (Picture: REX)
Leslie Jordan was reportedly driving to the Call Me Kat production set when he died after crashing his car into a building.
On Monday, the Hollywood legend and social media icon, 67, was confirmed dead at the scene after he suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel.
Jordan’s agent, David Shaul confirmed the news of his death in a statement.
‘The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,’ it read. ‘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.
‘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.’
Tributes poured for Jordan following the news (Picture: Getty Images)
Sources claim Jordan was on his way to the Call Me Kat set (Picture: FOX Image Collection)
According to TMZ, Jordan was ‘on his way to set when he died behind the wheel.’
A source also shared that the actor was scheduled to film on the US sitcom on Monday morning, and cast and crew were concerned when Jordan was more than an hour late.
Fans have paid their respects to the comedian, and placed flowers and gifts on the spot where he died.
Following the tragic news, tributes poured in for Jordan on social media, with his former Will & Grace castmates leading the way.
Fans paid their respects to the beloved star (Picture: APEX / MEGA)
Fans paid their respects with flowers and gifts (Picture: APEX / MEGA)
Sean Hayes, who played Jack McFarland, shared a snap of the pair on set together, telling fans: ‘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.
Eric McCormack (Will Truman) also offered his condolences and wrote: ‘Crushed to learn about the loss of @thelesliejordan, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known.
‘The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon.
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Following his breakout role as the witty Beverley Leslie in the hit show, Jordan went on to make special guest appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Celebrity Big Brother UK while starring in American Horror Story.
Jordan was openly gay and, during the Aids crisis, dedicated his time to working with local charities and many Aids-related projects in California.
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