A toxicology screening was negative for marijuana, alcohol and other drugs, the agency's report said. Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of plaque. [16], He played the role of Colonel Francis Clay Mosby in 42 episodes of the Western television series Lonesome Dove: The Series (1994), which was later renamed Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years (1995). received mixed reaction, but McCormack's performance was favored by critics, with Variety's Brian Lowry concluding, "the real kitsch factor resides in Eric McCormack's performance as the suave charmer, which adds an element of high camp to the proceedings. 'Will & Grace' Actor Leslie Jordan Dies In Car Crash At Age 67 By Greg Evans October 22, 2022 6:20pm Leslie Jordan Getty Images EARLIER: The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's. USA TODAY. Emmy award-winning actor Leslie Jordan, best known for his roles in Will & Grace and American Horror Story, has died aged 67. By Olivia Jakiel Leslie Jordan, best known for portraying Beverly Leslie in both the. David Shaul, the actors representative, issued a statement on his death. Tributes from Hollywood began pouring in after news of Jordans death spread on social media, including from his Will & Grace co-stars. You will be missed. Leslie Jordan, an actor, writer and singer best known for his roles in "Will & Grace," "American Horror Story" and "Hearts Afire," has died. 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. "[50] On September 5, 2008, McCormack made a guest appearance in the seventh season and 100th episode of the television series Monk, where he played an unctuous host of a television crime docudrama. [96][97], Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 05:36, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Leo Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Television Series Musical or Comedy, Satellite Award for Best Actor Television Series Musical or Comedy, Viewers for Quality Television Award for Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series, Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy, "How Eric McCormack Celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving - CONAN on TBS", "Eric McCormack's Super-Sexy 50th Birthday Bash", "A Night out with: Eric McCormack; Diva for a Day", "Never went to Leacock, went to Sir John A MacDonald. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.. Ferrer hailed from an entertainment industry family: he was the son of Oscar-winning actor Jose Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney, and the cousin of Oscar winner George Clooney. Valdez was raised in San Diego and attended La Sierra University in Riverside, where he edited the campus newspaper. "[57] Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times wrote that McCormack and Cavanagh "manage to keep their characters sharply defined but low-key. You will be missed, my dear friend., Leslie was flawlessly funny, a virtuoso of comedy. He also appeared in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and numerous other films. Sources told TMZ the comedian had been feeling unwell and had even scheduled an appointment to see a cardiologist. He gave colorful reactions to new music, such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallions single, WAP. He created dance montages to pop music from his backyard to his living room. [42], In the same year, McCormack produced the Lifetime comedy Lovespring International, a show that revolves around six employees at Lovespring International, a dating agency located in California as an "elite Beverly Hills" company. Even this issue divided the Pressmans: Mrs. Pressman wanted the heat option, while Mr. Pressman suggested an alternative. [13], McCormack made his Canadian television debut in the 1986 movie The Boys from Syracuse. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. Before joining The Times as a member of the 2021-22 Los Angeles Times Fellowship class, he worked for the Southern California News Group, where he covered breaking news and wrote award-winning feature stories on topics such as mass shootings, labor and human trafficking, and movements for racial justice. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Beloved Will and Grace actor Leslie Jordon dead at 67 Stream the world's best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on 7Bravo on 7plus >> I came from Tennessee to L.A., and I had a little bit of money and I had my degree in theater. 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He made his feature film debut in the 1992 science-fiction adventure film The Lost World. Will & Grace co-star Sean Hayes also chimed in, saying: Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with., Everyone who ever met him, loved him, Hayes tweeted. 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, the spokesperson said, referring to Jordans popular COVID lockdown videos. Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has died. [40], Following the end of Will & Grace, McCormack starred on the New York stage opposite Fran Drescher, Judy Reyes, Brooke Smith, and Maura Tierney, in Neil LaBute's off-Broadway play Some Girl(s) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. But he was best known to television audiences as Beverley Leslie the nemesis of the Karen Walker character played by Megan Mullally who comes out as gay in one of the show's most memorable episodes. In a statement Monday, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis called him "a loyal friend to so many LGBTQ organizations.". He was an actor, known for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and Kindergarten Cop (1990). I need to post. CLIP 05/14/20. She declined to reprise Rosario for the "Will & Grace" revival and died of heart failure at the age of 83 on December 1, 2019. [89], McCormack is involved in many Los Angeles and Canadian-based charitable organizations including Project Angel Food. [70] Who Is Clark Rockefeller? [59][60], McCormack starred in the science-fiction film Alien Trespass (2009), in which he played Doctor Ted Lewis, who gets possessed by an alien marshal, Urp, after he crash-lands on Earth. He wrote several memoirs during his life, including 2008's "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet," and most recently with 2021's "How Y'all Doing? [56] Trust Me debuted to very positive reviews, with Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle writing, "the series is surprisingly solid. The beloved actor died on October 24, 2022, at 67. [38], In January 2017, NBC closed a deal for a new, 10-episode season of Will & Grace during the 201718 season. After his death, a spokesman for Jordan released a statement saying the world was a darker place. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," David Shaul said. Jordan's agent, David Shaul, had said Jordan was likely to have suffered a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of his car. 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He left Ryerson University in 1985 to accept a position with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he spent five years performing in numerous stage productions. The couple broke up their act in the 1970s, due in part to the impact it had on their marriage, though they continued to work together in features and television commercials. Died on January 5, 2014, he played Uncle Winnie, Grace's uncle. [64][65] McCormack had a supporting role in Richard Loncraine's comedy My One and Only,[66] which was released in August 2009. His first signature actin which he pretended to cry while begging the audience for laughsled to a star-making appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and steady work as an opening act for major performers like Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas. The beloved actor died on October 24, 2022, at 67. From 2009 to 2010 he starred as Dr. Max Kershaw, the psychiatrist turned boyfriend of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' title character in The New Adventures of Old Christine. The actor won an outstanding guest actor Emmy award in 2005 for his role in Will and Grace. The Andromeda Strain received mixed reviews,[48] and McCormack's performance was criticized. In May 2009, he portrayed "El Gallo" in Reprise Theatre Company's revival of the 1960s musical The Fantasticks at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Remembering actor Leslie Jordan after his death at age 67. ', "Emmy(R) Award-Winner Eric McCormack Stars in the Highly Anticipated Lifetime Original Movie 'Who is Clark Rockefeller? You were truly one of the spirits that made aging as a queer man feel more exciting than existing in the present, wrote Tony Award-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris. [12] In 1995, he appeared in the television film The Man Who Wouldn't Die. For his performance, McCormack received critical reviews. Wilder had been one of the most popular comedy stars of the 1970s and 1980s thanks to collaborations with Mel Brooks in "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein" (which he co-wrote), and "Blazing Saddles," as well as solo efforts like "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and team-ups with Richard Pryor in "Silver Streak" and "Stir Crazy." Jack Freaks Out Over Grace's Misfortune - Will & Grace. [90] The Wellness Community West Los Angeles Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards dinner presented an award to McCormack for his breast cancer awareness advocacy. In a June 2020 interview with the New York Times, Jordan said his queer identity allowed him to find solidarity during the uprisings following the murder of George Floyd. He was 67. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. LOS ANGELES Leslie Jordan, the actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has.