Leslie Jordan's passing has been absolutely heartbreaking for the LGBTQ+ community and for Hollywood in its entirety. The actor, comedian, and social media sensation died on Monday, October 24 from a car crash at 67 years old.
Besides his legendary performances on shows like Will & Grace and American Horror Story, as well as in films such as The Help and Sordid Lives, Jordan was also a huge social media star with millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Jordan's Will & Grace costar Sean Hayes wrote:
"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."
\u201cMy 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. \ud83d\ude14\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Sean Hayes (@Sean Hayes) 1666637990
Trinity The Tuck, who impersonated Jordan for the Snatch Game on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7, tweeted:
"Devastated to find out that Leslie Jordan has passed. He was such a queer icon to me. My first exposure to him was in one of my favorite movies Sordid Lives! I literally just saw him a few weeks ago in LA. My thoughts are with the people he was close to!"
\u201cDevastated to find out that Leslie Jordan has passed. He was such a queer icon to me. My first exposure to him was in one of my favorite movies Sordid Lives! I literally just saw him a few weeks ago in LA. \ud83d\ude22 my thoughts are with the people he was close to! \ud83d\ude4f\u201d— Trinity The Tuck (@Trinity The Tuck) 1666636973
Other LGBTQ+ celebrities and allies also shared emotional posts to honor Jordan on social media.
\u201cLeslie Jordan. What an angel. Gone much too soon. RIP. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf08\u201d— billy eichner (@billy eichner) 1666639172
\u201cI just heard about Leslie Jordan. This is unbelievably tragic. He was such a light. Sending love to his family and friends.\u201d— Ellen DeGeneres (@Ellen DeGeneres) 1666638521
\u201cLeslie 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.\u201d— Lynda Carter (@Lynda Carter) 1666636834
\u201cThis is so heartbreaking. 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 https://t.co/i7e5lzVTvo\u201d— THEE ACADEMY Playwright Jeremy O Harris (@THEE ACADEMY Playwright Jeremy O Harris) 1666635770
\u201cOH no this is such sad news that Leslie Jordan has passed. There's one more angel in heaven. I loved your laugh Leslie. My love to @KylaPratt CheyenneJackson the rest of his cast mates, family and friends #RIPlesliejordan\u201d— Daniel Franzese (@Daniel Franzese) 1666637142
\u201cI am stunned at the death of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us with his many roles on television and film. The cause of death was a car crash after he suffered a medical emergency. Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.\u201d— George Takei (@George Takei) 1666636061
\u201cI don\u2019t even know what to say. I\u2019m heartbroken. Leslie was the sweetest, most generous and bright light. The world is that much darker today. I\u2019m sending LOVE to all who knew and adored him. RIP #LeslieJordan\u201d— Wilson Cruz (@Wilson Cruz) 1666639546
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\u201cLeslie Jordan was as talented and genuine as they come. What a ray of sunshine. This is just terrible.\u201d— Kevin McHale (@Kevin McHale) 1666636938
\u201cLeslie Jordan passing away was not the start to the day I wanted :(\u201d— Demoria (@Demoria) 1666636569
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\u201cLeslie Jordan had a scene in \u201cWill & Grace\u201d where Karen walks into a bar. Leslie turns around, looks at her and says \u201cI thought I smelled gin and regret.\u201d And I laugh every time I think about it. WE GRIEVE A GODDAMNED LEGEND.\u201d— Saeed Jones (@Saeed Jones) 1666637835
\u201cLike many others, I was fortunate enough to see Leslie Jordan at the National Book Festival in D.C. last month. He was delightful, warm, and full of good humor. The line to see him was the longest I saw all day. He was beloved.\n\nMy thoughts are with his family and friends today.\u201d— Charlotte Clymer \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Charlotte Clymer \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1666636221
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