Tributes poured in for Leslie Jordan on social media (Picture: Rex)
Will & Grace actor Sean Hayes has led tributes to Leslie Jordan following his death at 67.
The Hollywood icon reportedly died after a medical emergency earlier today, while he was driving.
According to TMZ, he crashed his car into a building, but no further details have been shared.
Following the news, stars have paid tribute to Jordan on social media, with his former castmate leading the way.
Hayes, who starred as the iconic Jack McFarland, shared a snap of the pair on set together, telling fans: ‘My heart is broken.
‘Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him.
Leslie starred as Beverley on Will & Grace (Picture: NBC)
‘There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart.
‘You will be missed, my dear friend.’
‘I am stunned at the death of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us with his many roles on television and film,’ George Takei tweeted.
Sean Hayes led tributes, remembering their time on set together (Picture: NBC)
‘Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.’
Paul Feig posted: ‘Just devastated at this news. I worked with Leslie as an actor back in the 80s when he and I were in Ski Patrol together and he was just the best. A true sweetheart and such a funny person.
‘The world is a much sadder place without him in it. RIP Leslie.’
The official RuPaul’s Drag Race account penned: ‘Rest in peace, Leslie Jordan. Thank you for the countless laughs and for sharing your spirit with us all.’
Loni Love tweeted pictures of the pair on set at the Talk, sharing: ‘The last time I worked with Leslie Jordan… we guest co hosted The Talk.
‘Leslie was so much fun to be around, always had a funny story and he inspired me to keep going in an industry that could be ageist.
‘I will miss you my friend.. Mama is waiting on you.’
As Lynda Carter added: ‘Leslie Jordan put a smile on the faces of so many, especially with his pandemic videos. What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times…
Jordan died after a medical emergency (Picture: Getty)
‘It feels so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul.’
Jordan first came to fame in the 80s and enjoyed a Hollywood career that spanned decades.
He graced the big screen countless times, including roles in The Help, Madhouse, Home on the Range and The United States vs Billie Holliday, which was released last year.
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He also stole our attention in many TV programs, including Desperate Housewives, Ally McBeal, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Ugly Betty.
His most famous role came as Karen’s infamous frenemie, Beverley Leslie, in Will & Grace, beside Hayes, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing and Megan Mullally.
One of Jordan’s final stints in front of the camera came in Call Me Kat, the US comedy based on UK sitcom, Mirana.
He played the role of Phi, beside Mayim Bialik, Cheyenne Jackson and Kyla Pratt.
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‘You will be missed, my dear friend.’
