Comedian Leslie Jordan, known for his roles on "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," dies at 67

Comedian Leslie Jordan, most known for his roles in "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story has passed away at the age of 67.

Jordan's partner and a representative confirmed his death to CBS News.

Jordan appeared to be involved in a car crash in Los Angeles involving a BMW; photographs showed a vehicle having crashed into the side of a building.

According to DMV records, the vehicle involved in the crash was leased to Jordan.

Law enforcement set up a white tent at the crash site and said the driver died at the scene.

It was not immediately clear if Jordan died as a result of the crash or because of a medical emergency.

His talent agency says the world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan

They say not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times.

While holed up in an apartment of his native Chattanooga, Tennessay, during the early months of the pandemic in 2020, Jordan found viral fame with a constant string of comedic videos posted to his Instagram following of 5.8 million users, marked by his lively, Southern accent.

Some mourners also celebrated Jordan, who was openly gay, as an LGBTQ icon who expanded the possibilities of queer identity on and off the screen.

[Source: CBS News, Los Angeles Times]