After the sudden and tragic demise of beloved character actor Leslie Jordan, celebs have taken to social media to pay tribute to an absolute icon who unfold pleasure, laughter, and positivity.
Everybody from former costars to celeb admirers are remembering what a lightweight the 67-year-old Will and Grace star was and what an influence he made not simply within the trade, however within the lives of seemingly everybody he got here into contact with.
You’ll be tremendously missed, legend.
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Sean Hayes
My coronary heart is damaged. Leslie Jordan was one of many funniest folks I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everybody who ever met him, liked him. There’ll by no means be anybody like him. A novel expertise with an infinite, caring coronary heart. You’ll be missed, my pricey good friend. ?❤️
Sean Hayes / NBC / Through Twitter: @SeanHayes
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Eric McCormack
Crushed to study concerning the lack of @thelesliejordan, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever identified. The enjoyment and laughter he introduced to each certainly one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too quickly. You have been liked, candy man. ?
3.
Viola Davis
Oh no!!! Leslie!! I’ve nothing however the fondest reminiscences of you whereas filming The Assist. I might by no means been within the presence of anybody who liked life and other people as a lot as you. Your coronary heart was as large as your humor. You lived. You took up house. You have been current. Relaxation effectively! ???❤️❤️❤ https://t.co/h4LRjq6HZd
Viola Davis / Vivien Killilea / Getty Pictures for GLAAD / Through Twitter: @violadavis
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George Takei
I’m shocked on the demise of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us along with his many roles on tv and movie. The reason for demise was a automotive crash after he suffered a medical emergency. Leslie, we’re heartbroken at your loss and can miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.
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Hannah Waddingham
No,No,No.
This information is simply horrendous. Leslie Jordan. You sunshine by way of our days. None extra so than your selfless heat and humour by way of world lockdown. So blessed I acquired to inform you in particular person what you’d meant to me. I’m so,so saddened by this information. ? https://t.co/9nXnVRHWQR
Hannah Waddingham /Handout / Getty Pictures / Through Twitter: @hanwaddingham
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Margaret Cho
I’m devastated. I liked Leslie and he was really a drive of nature and a stupendous gentle. He starred in my music movies & we have been planning to work collectively on many initiatives. However past work, he was somebody I completely liked and admired. The loss is past my comprehension.
Margaret Cho / Through Twitter: @margaretcho
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Bobby Berk
My coronary heart is damaged ? Leslie was was larger than life and lit up any room you have been fortunate sufficient for him to be in.
Relaxation is Energy my good friend. https://t.co/BSLEzCFTg9
Bobby Berk / Through Twitter: @bobbyberk
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Paul Feig
Simply devastated at this information. I labored with Leslie as an actor again within the 80s when he and I have been in Ski Patrol collectively and he was simply the perfect. A real sweetheart and such a humorous particular person. The world is a a lot sadder place with out him in it. RIP Leslie. https://t.co/1V6la8cMYE
Paul Feig / STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP by way of Getty Pictures / Through Twitter: @paulfeig
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Octavia Spencer
I can’t categorical my disappointment for his solely surviving sister and his pricey love M. There’s a gap in my coronary heart. I like and miss you, buddy @thelesliejordan ?
Octavia Spencer / Leslie Jordan / Through Twitter: @octaviaspencer
18.
Mark Hamill
From the primary time I noticed him on an episode of Murphy Brown in 1989, he was hysterically hilarious. So grateful for the 33+ years of laughter from this deeply gifted man. Thanks Leslie Jordan. ?
#RIP ?
https://t.co/RvpNJoz8Zt
Mark Hamill / FOX Picture Assortment by way of Getty Pictures / Through Twitter: @MarkHamill
20.
Lynda Carter
Leslie Jordan put a smile on the faces of so many, particularly along with his pandemic movies. What a feat to maintain us all laughing and related in such tough occasions… It feels so merciless that this might occur to such a stupendous soul. https://t.co/JKj2t8Km7A
Lynda Carter / Handout / Getty Pictures / Through Twitter: @RealLyndaCarter
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Loni Love
The final time I labored with Leslie Jordan… we visitor co hosted The Speak.. Leslie was a lot enjoyable to be round, at all times had a joke and he impressed me to maintain getting into an trade that might be ageist … I’ll miss you my good friend.. Mama is ready on you.
Loni Love / CBS / Through Twitter: @LoniLove
25.
Kristen Johnston
You had no selection however to adore Leslie Jordan, he left you no different choices.
He was magical.
I can’t consider he’s gone. https://t.co/VupZh02OnF
Kristen Johnston / Handout / Getty Pictures / Through Twitter: @thekjohnston
27.
Adina Porter
That is horrible information. #RIP Leslie Jordan. I’m confused. What a beautiful man and terrific actor. He shall be tremendously missed.
Adina Porter / Through Twitter: @AdinaPorter
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Dustin Lance Black
My coronary heart is breaking. Simply discovered that my good outdated good friend, LESLIE JORDAN, is now not with us. Relaxation in peace my candy southern sister. Your boundless pleasure shall be deeply missed. ?
Dustin Lance Black / Through Twitter: @DLanceBlack
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Katie Couric
I am heartbroken. I liked Leslie. He was such a doll…so enjoyable and candy and comforting. He shall be so missed.?
Leslie Jordan, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘American Horror Story’ Star, Dies at 67 in Automobile Accident https://t.co/9rnKXv9X3u by way of @selection
Katie Couric / STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP by way of Getty Pictures / Through Twitter: @katiecouric
