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Take a look at Leslie Jordan's best moments of dancing, singing and storytelling

Comedian and actor Leslie Jordan died Monday at age 67. His career spanned decades, but it was during the COVID-19 pandemic that his jovial personality began reaching the masses.
Grand Marshal Leslie Jordan addresses the crowd during day 1 of Nashville Pride 2022 on June 25, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.

Leslie Jordan, the actor and comedian known for playing Beverly Leslie on the long-running sitcom Will & Grace, as well for roles on American Horror Story and Call Me Kat, died Monday at age 67.

While his acting career spanned more than 30 years, Jordan began reaching new audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic with his humor

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