Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan died in a car crash Monday morning when the vehicle he was driving struck a building in Hollywood.

The Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a traffic collision around 8:47 a.m., Oct. 24, for one vehicle into the side of a building on the 900 block of Cahuenga Boulevard.

The driver pronounced deceased at the scene was later confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office to be Leslie Jordan, 67, an Emmy Award winning actor and comedian best known for his roles on “Will & Grace” and current Fox comedy “Call Me Kat.” The coroner’s office has yet to determine cause of death.

Bart Stevens, Jordan’s personal assistant for the past eight years, read to the press Monday the following statement regarding the loss of Jordan:

“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to a nation during one of its most difficult times. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”

Stevens added in his own words, “As his personal assistant and friend for the last eight years, he’s much like his persona – more loving, more caring, more charming.” Stevens then walked away, visibly saddened by the loss of Jordan.

City News Service contributed to this report.

Keith Johnson, Video Journalist / KNN

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