Leslie Jordan's untimely death left millions of his fans shocked and saddened. But his final,
poignant instagram post will leave you even more heartbroken.
The news of Leslie Jordan's tragic death stunned fans and the entertainment world
alike. The comedian and actor died on October 24, 2022 after crashing his
car into a building in Hollywood. Authorities said they believed Jordan had "suffered some
sort of medical emergency" before losing control of his BMW. He was 67 years old.
Despite standing at only 4 feet 11 inches tall, Jordan made a massive impact on the Broadway,
comedy, television, and movie worlds. He appeared in numerous plays, films,
and hit shows, such as Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, and the long-running sitcom,
Will & Grace. Jordan was an outspoken activist for the LGBTQ community. He even trolled
Vladimir Putin over his homophobia, quipping on Instagram that was also posted on TikTok:
"Time for you to come out of the closet, Putin. Miss Putin."
It was actually Instagram that provided Jordan with a new platform in life. Page
Six reports the sexagenarian "became a viral social media
star" during the pandemic by posting "heartwarming and comedic clips." All
of this makes Jordan's last Instagram post especially heartbreaking after his death.
The day before Leslie Jordan joined the already too-long list of celebrities who
died in car crashes, he posted a new video to Instagram. Given his death the following day,
the video is now steeped in heartbreak. On October 23, 2022, Jordan posted a clip of
himself singing a bluesy hymn while his friend strums a guitar. Jordan wrote in the caption:
"Sunday Mornin' Hymn Singin' with @dannymyrick. Danny helped me with a
new original song that should be comin' out real soon. Love. Light. Leslie."
Jordan looks healthy and happy as he sings the hymn, "When the Lord is Called up Yonder." The
lyrics are made all the more poignant by his death the following day. Jordan croons in the video:
"When the trumpets of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more. The morning breaks eternal,
bright, and fair. When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there."
There was an outpouring of grief and love from fans
on the post. On comment read with a crying emoji:
"RIP, you made me smile so many times during the pandemic; you will be missed."
After Jordan's sudden passing, his manager spoke to the New York Post, saying,
"The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie
Jordan. What he lacked in height, he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son,
brother, artist, comedian, partner, and human being."
Leslie Jordan's last Instagram post wasn't out of character for him, as he was very active on
social media. In addition to his film and TV acting, Jordan had a series called "Pillow
Talk," where he shared Hollywood stories from his career, danced to Lisa Rinna's old aerobics class
footage, painted his toenails, and most notably, sang hymns with Travis Howard.
According to the amateur musician, he's loved music all his life,
and it all started with his involvement with the church. Jordan told the Los Angeles Times in 2021:
"I can't really read sheet music or anything like that, but I sang growing up. I loved that
Rolling Stone said, 'His voice is capable.' But you know what? I had no fear. I think that comes
from the choir. We were always told, 'You're just singing for the Lord. So just sing.'"
And that he did, which led him to release a country album called Company's Comin',
in which he featured duet partners including Dolly Parton, Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile,
and Tanya Tucker. His motivation for the album was simple. Jordan shared with The Tennessean:
"I wanted it to have a sound of everybody just sitting in the living room and saying,
'Oh, you remember this old hymn,' the way my family did."
Ultimately, though, his goal was to bring light and comfort to everyone,
and it's safe to say that he succeeded. Jordan told Rolling Stone:
"It's just wonderful music and it's so comforting. No matter
what religion you were raised in, they're wonderful songs."