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Actor and Social Media Star Leslie Jordan Dies at 67 – Entertainment News



By Geoffrey Huchel

Tragedy struck in Hollywood with news of the sudden passing of beloved actor and social media personality Leslie Jordan. Jordan, 67, died October 24, after the car he was driving crashed into the side of a building in Hollywood. It was reported that the crash happened while Jordan was experiencing a medical emergency. The crash and the cause of Jordan’s death are under investigation.

Jordan was known for his role of sharp-tongued socialite Bethany Leslie on the hit series WILL AND GRACE (1998-2020). His WILL AND GRACE costars Eric McCormack and Sean Hayes have issued statements on social media on behalf of their colleague and friend. In addition, many other celebs have been taking to social media to pay tribute to Jordan. At the time of his death Jordan was working on the series CALL ME KAT (2021-), starring Mayim Bialik. Production on the series is currently at a halt due to the tragedy.

Jordan’s acting career began in the mid-1980s. Since then, he has made appearances in numerous films and TV series, becoming a familiar face on our TV screens. His filmography includes THE FALL GUY (1981-1986), MURPHY BROWN (1988-2018), SKI PATROL (1990), PERFECT STRANGERS (1986-1993), HERO (1992), JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY (1993), LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (1993-1997), SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH (1996-2003), ALLY MCBEAL (1997-2002), BOSTON PUBLIC (2000-2004), REBA (2001-2007), BOSTON LEGAL (2004-2008), UGLY BETTY (2006-2010), THE HELP (2011), SUPERNATURAL (2005-2020), and AMERICAN HORROR STORY (2011-).

Ringside Report sends our condolences to Leslie Jordan’s family during their time of grief.

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