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How did Leslie Jordan die? Fan say he 'made us laugh' as they mourn gay icon's death at 67

'You were full of laughter and made us laugh uncontrollably. What a beautiful soul!' said a Leslie Jordan fan

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Leslie Jordan died at 67 in Los Angeles on Monday morning, October 24. The actor rose to fame with his roles in 'Hearts Afire' and 'Murphy Brown'. It is believed that the actor suffered a medical injury behind the wheel, crashing his car into the side of a building. Social media users remembered the gay icon and paid their tributes. 

The 67-year-old actor's manager told the New York Post, "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of it’s 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." The actor was a real-life warrior as he struggled with alcohol addiction. In an interview with Page Six, Jordan said earlier, "I got into AA 22 years ago, and I was made to examine things. I was made to write about my fears, about my beliefs, to find a god of my own understanding. And it’s getting rid of that fear, that burning lake of fear."

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How did Leslie Jordan die?

Leslie Jordan died after suffering a medical emergency behind the wheel of his BMW on Monday morning October 24. TMZ reported that heavy damage was done to the front passenger's side, with the wheel almost taken off. A tow truck removed Jordan's car from the scene. A rep for Jordan also posted on his Instagram account saying, "The love and light that Leslie shared will never go out and we invite you to share your memories and comfort each other during this time. In the coming days we will be giving a glimpse of a project Leslie was really proud of and was looking forward to sharing with the world." Jordan's fans came forward to remember him and pay their tribute. 

Fans remember Leslie Jordan

One user tweeted, "I sure will miss hunkering down for a good chuckle with #LeslieJordan So sad. RIP and thank you for the humor that helped tremendously during the pandemic times." Another fan remembered the actor and wrote, "Y'all remember that time Leslie Jordan was recording a video and his mom called him to come here? He said, "Wait ma, I'm talking to my friends". RIP Leslie Jordan"

One more user tweeted, "I really cannot cope with the fact that Leslie Jordan passed that feels way too soon for such a wonderfully beautiful soul…" Another user mourned Jordan's death and wrote, "I will miss Leslie Jordan so freaking much. I’ve watched everything he’s in, follow him on social media. He gives me hope. He makes me smile. He makes laugh OUT LOUD. NOW how can I watch Call me Kat. I’m heart broken."

One user tweeted, "I was when I heard the news of Leslie Jordan today. Rest in Paradise. You were full of laughter and made us laugh uncontrollably. What a beautiful soul! Hold your loved ones close. Life is too short, Time is too fast, Live for today." Another user said, "Leslie Jordan was such a massive inspiration to me. One of his quotes was “I don’t wanna wake money I just wanna make people laugh.” That one sentence helped me so much to get to where I am today and I live by that quote. I wouldn’t be where I am now with out him."

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