Comedian and actress Leslie Jordan dies in a car accident at the age of 67

Comedian and actress Leslie Jordan, best known for her roles in “Will and Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died after a car crash Monday morning in Hollywood, sources confirmed to The Times.

Jordan, 67, won a primetime Emmy in 2006 for his performance as Beverly Leslie on the hit TV show “Will and grace. “

Jordan was behind the wheel of a BMW when it crashed into the side of a building on Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street in Hollywood at 9:30 a.m., Los Angeles Police Officer Lisbeth Lomelli told The Times. The death of the actor and writer has long been announced at the scene.

A law enforcement source said it was not immediately clear if Jordan was killed in the accident or suffered from a medical emergency beforehand, but the condition of the vehicle indicates that Jordan may have lost control of the vehicle prior to the accident.

After getting his big break in 1989 when he was cast in the first season of “”Murphy BrownJordan’s 30-year career has been marked by scene-stealing roles on TV shows such as “Bodies of Evidence” and “Hearts of Afire.”

His fame grew while starring in the movie “Will and Grace” on NBC, as well as his work in the Ryan Murphy series “American Horror Story” and “The Cool Kids”, where he played a self-confident gay citizen. Mr. Delacroix.

Recently, while hiding in an apartment in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, during the early months of the pandemic in 2020, Jordan found Viral fame on the Internet With a steady series of comedy videos posted on his Instagram It follows 5.8 million users, and has a lively southern accent.

Posting twice a day for 80 days, Jordan parodies everyday life in quarantine and gives colorful reactions to the latest music, like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s single, “WAP,” to create a dance-pop montage from his backyard living While walking, he presents humorous memories of his acting career.

A friend of mine called from California and said, ‘You have The virus has spread.And I said, No, my dear, I’m fine. Jordan joked in one of the videos, I don’t have COVID. “I don’t know how I did it because now I scramble for content…every day, I think, ‘Oh my God!’ I want to post. What should I come up with? “

“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” said a statement from the actor’s representative, David Shaul. “Not only was he an immense talent and a joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary for the nation at one of its most difficult times. What he lacked in length he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. Knowing that he left the world at the height of his career and personal life is solace. The only one one can get today.”

This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more details become available.