Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan passed away on Monday in Hollywood, California, following a car accident. He was 67 years old.

Leslie Jordan, an actor and comedian, developed a devoted following on social media because to his funny and endearing quips.

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"Not only was he a great talent and delight to work with, but he gave an emotional refuge to the nation," David Shaul wrote.

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Jordan work on American Horror Story, Call Me Kat, and his role as Beverly Leslie on the enduring sitcom Will & Grace.

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Over the duration of the epidemic, he shared funny jokes and updates.

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Jordan was brought up in the Southern Baptist Church in Tennessee.

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He said to NPR in 2021, "It's hard to accept something that doesn't welcome you.

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In 2021, he finally returned to the church and issued a gospel record.

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Leslie Jordan dead

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