Jordan, whose full name was Leslie Allen Jordan, was born on April 29, 1955, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His first on-screen role was in 1986 in ABC’s TV series, The Fall Guy. After that, Jordan, who became known for his distinct Southern drawl, went on to star in shows like Murphy Brown, Will & Grace, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Star Trek: Voyager, Caroline in the City, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Reba, Boston Public, Boston Legal, Nash Bridges, American Horror Story, and Hearts Afire.
Leslie Jordan dies: Cause of death revealed
Jordan was killed when his car collided with a building at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street in Hollywood at about 9:30 AM PDT on October 24, 2022. The crash was thought to have been caused by a medical episode he had, and the sad thing about the incident is that Jordan died on the spot.
He passed away at the age of 67. Before his death, Jordan had also been open about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, which he didn’t become sober until he was 42 years old.
