Leslie Jordan Dead at 67: Eric McCormack and More Stars Pay Tribute

Eric McCormack: “Crushed to learn about the loss of @thelesliejordan, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon. You were loved, sweet man.”

Sean Hayes: “My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. Leslie, you will be missed, my dear friend.” 

Rosie O’Donnell: “Just heartbreaking RIP my funny friend #leslieJORDAN.” 

Jennifer Love Hewitt: “I feel like I can’t breathe. My beautiful and sweet friend. What will we all do without you? Your entire being spread love, sunshine and goodness. I will miss you more than I have words to say. Love you friend. May you make heaven as joyful as you made earth.”

Octavia Spencer: “I can’t express my sadness for his only surviving sister and his dear love M. There’s a whole in my heart. I love and miss you, buddy @thelesliejordan”

Lance Bass: “Legend is not a large enough word to describe Leslie Jordan. No one made me laugh harder. This one is heartbreaking. Rest well my friend.”

Ellen DeGeneres: “I just heard about Leslie Jordan. This is unbelievably tragic. He was such a light. Sending love to his family and friends.”