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'That is cruel': Video of Leslie Jordan buying his FIRST HOME at 67 has Internet heart-broken

Announcing the news, Leslie Jordon sang in the Instagram video, 'Movin’ on up to the East Side, to a deluxe apartment in the sky'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Leslie Jordan died at 67 on Monday morning, October 24, after suffering a medical emergency while driving his BMW and crashing it into the side of a building. The damage was visible on the front passenger side. Many celebrities and co-stars came forth to pay their tributes to the actor-comedian. Amid all the tributes, a video has resurfaced where Jordan can be heard announcing that he bought his first house at the age of 67 and it has left the Internet heartbroken. 

The 67-year-old actor took to his Instagram on August 14, 2022, to share a video in which he announces that he bought himself a condo this late in his life with a caption saying, "It’s never too late to be happy, y’all. I really did it. I bought my first piece of …………. property." Announcing the news, Jordon sang in the video, “Movin’ on up to the East Side, to a deluxe apartment in the sky. Movin’ on up, to the East Side, I finally got a piece of the pie"

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A rep for Jordan 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." After Jordan's video resurfaced, people couldn't help but feel devasted by the actor's sudden death.

Video showing Leslie Jordan buying his first condo at 67 leaves Internet heartbroken

One user heartbroken by Jordan's death tweeted, "Omg my heart just broke some more I will never understand why people die so quick, Literally one second you're here and the next you're gone Rip Leslie." Another user tweeted, "Leslie was from my hometown, Chattanooga, TN and was so beloved here. He never shied away from fans and was the dearest soul to walk these streets. We will miss him dearly." One devasted user wrote how 67 is too young and wished for Jordan to be at peace saying, "Oh hell no.. he JUST got his first home, then up and died!?? that is CRUEL! 67 is young asf too if we’re being honest! Be at peace Leslie, and thank you so much for all of the smiles & laughs you’ve given us over the years!!!" Another user wrote, "This made me cry harder than I expected. Watched it 4 times. I know he’s on the other side smiling." 

One user remembered how Jordan helped become the source of entertainment for his fans during the pandemic and wrote, "This made my cry too. I keep hoping its a bad joke, he got Me through some ruff time the last few years with his vids." Another user tweeted, "I have this incredible sadness just hanging over me with this. I relent enjoyed his presence in the world. Loved him on Will and Grace… this doesn’t feel right at all"

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