US actor and comedian Leslie Jordan is dead. The 67-year-old, who is known for his role as Beverly Leslie in the sitcom "Will

According to the "TMZ" report, Jordan is said to have suffered a medical emergency while driving before he then crashed his BMW into the facade of a building. Further details are not yet known.

Jordan's Instagram account meanwhile posted an emotional post, which read: "The love and light Leslie shared will never be extinguished and we invite you to share your memories and to each other during this time comfort. In the coming days we will share a glimpse of a project that Leslie was really proud of and excited to share with the world."

Numerous colleagues, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Selma Blair and Dylan McDermott, expressed their sadness. "Leslie was such a light to so many," Pfeiffer wrote on Instagram. He generously gave the world his love and humor, especially during the Corona lockdown. Jordan was a wonderful friend and a great talent, McDermott paid tribute to the comedian. They made each other laugh while filming "American Horror Story".

Leslie Jordan was born in April 1995 in Tennessee. After graduating from school, he began training as an actor and therefore moved to California in 1982. Jordan has appeared in numerous television productions, including "Hearts Afire" and "Boston Legal." Guest-starring on the popular sitcom Will

Actress Lynda Carter of the TV series "Wonder Woman" wrote that he brought so many people together through laughter during the pandemic. Call Me Kat co-star Mayim Bialik paid tribute to Jordan as a true southern gentleman who was "compassionate, smart, cheeky and hilarious." Country star Dolly Parton wrote on Instagram that she was as sad as if she had lost a family member. Singer Lance Bass and rapper Cardi B also expressed their grief.