Leslie Jordan, ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘American Horror Story’ Star, Dies at 67


Leslie Jordan, an Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, and singer known for his appearances in “Will & Grace,” “American Horror Story,” and “Hearts Afire,” has died. He was 67.

Jordan was driving in Hollywood on Monday morning when he collided with the side of a building along Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street. It was suspected that he had a medical emergency.

Jordan was a seasoned performer whose credits included “The Help,” “The Cool Kids,” and “Call Me Kat,” which is presently in its third season on Fox. He earned an Emmy Award for best guest actor in a comedy series in 2006 for his role as Karen’s sexually ambiguous socialite frenemy Beverly Leslie on “Will & Grace.”