Leslie Jordan: Deeply queer, over-the-top, and brought people together

Leslie Jordan announces the winner of Duo Of The Year Dan + Shay at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. April 18, 2021.

Leslie Jordan announces the winner of Duo Of The Year Dan + Shay at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. April 18, 2021. Photo by REUTERS/Harrison McClary/File Photo.

Emmy-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan, 67, died on Monday in a car crash in Hollywood, after a reported medical emergency. He was best known for his role in “Will and Grace,” where he played a socialite named Beverly Leslie. And he found new fame during the pandemic by posting funny and sweet Instagram videos that attracted millions of views.

Credits

Guest:

  • Tracy Gilchrist - VP, executive producer of entertainment for Equal Pride; former editor-in-chief of the Advocate, where she also hosted "Advocate Today"

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins