Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' actor, dies

American actor and comedian

, known for his roles in 'Will and Grace' and 'American Horror Story', died Monday

in Los Angeles (USA).

According to the Los Angeles Times,

around 9:30 in the morning at the intersection between Cahuenga and Romaine streets, about 3 kilometers from the well-known Hollywood Walk of Fame, and did not survive the impact.

The first hypotheses suggest that Jordan could have suffered a medical emergency while he was driving, although the authorities have yet to clarify the causes of the accident.

The actor recently gained popularity

, where he used to upload short videos that were especially successful during the

coronavirus

"Today, the world is a darker place without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega-talent and a joy to work with, he also provided an emotional sanctuary for the country during one of its most difficult times," he said. his agent,

.

Among his last jobs, the actor came to play three different characters in three seasons of the series

: 'Coven', 'Roanoke' and '1984'.

Regarding his participation in the well-known

series , Jordan grabbed countless headlines when he admitted in an interview that he mistook singer

for a supporting actress during the filming of an episode.

for his work on

.

His countless appearances on the small screen include titles such as

.

On stage, Jordan premiered a theatrical comedy titled

in New York , in which he reviewed his childhood in rural Tennessee (USA) with

.

As a result of his musical interest, in 2021 she published a gospel album entitled 'Company's Comin' and participated in 'The Masked Singer' contest.

He also

in 2013 and 2022 and was especially active in LGBTQ causes and the fight against HIV.

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