‘There will never be anyone like him’: Celebrities and co-stars remember Leslie Jordan
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By Lauren Silver, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
LOS ANGELES — In the moments following the news that actor and comedian Leslie Jordan died in a vehicle crash, friends, celebrities and fans flooded social media with tributes.
Jordan was killed after the car he was driving hit a wall in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department said Jordan likely suffered a medical emergency, causing the crash.
Sean Hayes, who worked alongside Jordan in “Will and Grace,” shared a remembrance on Twitter, saying, “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.”
The Academy of Country Music honored Jordan, saying he “brought his trademark joy and exuberance to the 56th #ACMawards stage ... Join us in sending love to his friends, family & fans.”
RuPaul’s Drag Race tweeted, “Rest in Peace, Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and sharing your spirit with us all.”
Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman and was crowned Miss World USA 1972 remembered Jordan, saying, “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.”
Jordan’s videos during the COVID-19 lockdown brought joy to many, including Meghan McCain, who said, “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.”
Journalist Katie Couric said, “I’m heartbroken. I loved Leslie. He was such a doll...so fun and sweet and comforting. He will be so missed.”
Dictionary.com chose to honor Jordan by tweeting: “Larger-than-life is an adjective meaning ‘exceedingly imposing, impressive, or memorable,’ or in other words, Leslie Jordan.”
Through the years Leslie Jordan (Boston Public) at Fox TV's TCA party at Yamashiro's restaurant in Los Angeles, Ca. 7/18/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years Actor Leslie Jordan arrives at the premiere of Lost In The Pershing Point Hotel November 27, 2001 in West Hollywood, CA. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Getty Images) (Jason Kirk/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 19: Actor Leslie Jordan with the "Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series" award for his work on "Will & Grace" poses in the press room at the 2006 Creative Arts Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on August 19, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK - APRIL 04: Actor Leslie Jordan attends the opening of "Lend Me A Tenor" at the Music Box Theatre on April 4, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Will Ragozzino/Getty Images) (Will Ragozzino/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 09: Actor Leslie Jordan attends the premiere Of DreamWorks Pictures' 'The Help' held at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Samuel Goldwyn Theater on August 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 12: Leslie Jordan attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GLAAD) (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GLAAD)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Actors Martin Mull, Leslie Jordan and David Alan Grier attend FOX Hosts "The Cool Kids" Outdoor Screening Event at Roxbury Park on September 24, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) (Earl Gibson III/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Leslie Jordan attends the Fox Winter TCA at The Fig House on February 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) In this screengrab, Leslie Jordan and Mayim Bialik speak at the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards on March 07, 2021. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for the Critics Choice Association) (Getty Images/Getty Images for the Critics Cho)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: Leslie Jordan joins Nordstrom to celebrate NYC Pride on June 27, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nordstrom) (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nordstrom)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: Leslie Jordan and Lady Bunny join Nordstrom to celebrate NYC Pride on June 27, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nordstrom) (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nordstrom)
Through the years WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Leslie Jordan attends the 2022 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) (Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
Leslie Jordan FILE PHOTO: Leslie Jordan co-hosts the announcement of nominees for the 94th Annual Academy Awards on February 08, 2022.(Photo by Handout/Getty Images) (Richard Harbaugh/Getty Images)