Celebrities take to Twitter to mourn Leslie Jordan, a comedian who died Monday at age 67, to his agent.
“Abbot Elementary” author and star Quinta Brunson called the news “heartbreaking,” adding that she was “sending love” to the cast and crew of “Call Me Kat,” in which Jordan starred.
“We shared a level with this glorious production and one of my greatest joys when I first brought Leslie together in the aisle a few weeks ago,” Brunson continued. “We know this loss is immense. He is a natural joy. “
Mayim Bialik, who also stars in “Call Me Kat,” paid tribute to his co-star, calling him “an expensive mentor and a dear friend. “
“They broke the mold when they created Leslie Jordan,” he wrote. I’m going to miss him a lot, he’s gone. Take a good rest, my dear friend. “
Bialik also noted that the “Call Me Kat” team is grieving and that “there are no words to explain the loss” they are suffering.
They broke the mold by creating Leslie Jordan. He was an expensive mentor and a dear friend. I’m going to miss him a lot, he’s gone. Rest well, expensive ami. pic. twitter. com/c9kN0vkxyM
Sean Hayes shared that his “heart is broken. “
“Leslie Jordan, one of the funniest people I’ve ever had the thrill of running with,” he continued. “Everyone who knew him enjoyed it. There will never be anyone like him. An exclusive skill with a huge and worried heart. We will miss you, my dear friend. “
My center is broken. Leslie Jordan, one of the funniest people I’ve ever had the thrill of running with. Everyone who knew him enjoyed it. There will never be anyone like him. An exclusive skill with a huge and concerned center. We will miss you, my dear friend. ?❤️ pic. twitter. com/RNKSamoES0
Marlee Matlin remembers racing with Jordan in “Reasonable Doubt,” which ran from 1991 to 1993.
“He was the most sensible in his game and had a lot to look forward to,” Matlin continued. “It exuded JOY and laughter. RIP expensive Leslie. “
Lynda Carter praised Jordan for entertaining the world with his comedy videos in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“What a feat to make us all laugh and stay connected in such difficult times,” Carter continued. “It’s so ruthless that I can with such a charming soul. “
Former “The View” co-host Meghan McCain wrote that “there weren’t enough glorious things to say about Leslie Jordan in a tweet. “
Leslie Jordan has made many other people smile, especially with her videos about the pandemic. What a feat to make us all laugh and stay connected in such difficult times. . . He is so ruthless that he can with such a beautiful soul. https://t. co/JKj2t8Km7A
“I’m very sad about this – her social media, especially Covid, has brought so much joy to millions, as has her legacy from her career in entertainment,” she continued, along with a photo of her and Jordan. just a guy and an adorable man. “
George Takei wrote that he was “stunned” by the news of Jordan’s death.
“Leslie, we are heartbroken for your loss and will miss your joy and inimitable spirit. “
I am so sad to read the news of Leslie Jordan’s passing. It was so exciting to be able to work with him on my first TV series, Reasonable Doubt. He was at the very smart part of his game and had a lot to look to the future. Exuded JOY and laughter RIP expensive Leslie #LeslieJordan pic. twitter. com/WgmTZjEReG
LeAnn Rimes remembered Jordan as “the kindest soul. “
Loni Love recalled co-hosting “The Talk” on CBS with Jordan.
“Leslie was a lot of fun to be with, I had a laughing story and he encouraged me to continue in an industry that can be age-discriminatory,” Love wrote. “I will miss you, my friend. Mom is waiting for you. “
Leslie Jordan, actor of “Will”