Actor Leslie Jordan’s cause of death confirmed by coroner’s office; Details here

Actor Leslie Jordan died at the age of 67 on the morning of October 24, 2022, during a car crash in California.

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Three months after the tragic demise of the ‘Çall Me Kat’ actor, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed Leslie Jordan’s cause of death. As per media reports, the Office has revealed that the October car crash involving the beloved personality was caused by a “sudden cardiac dysfunction”.

Jordan was pronounced dead at the scene after the medical emergency caused him to crash his BMW into a building’s side at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street in West Hollywood. The accident took place when he was on his way to the set of the sitcom.

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Ever since the news emerged, it was suspected that Jordan suffered from a medical emergency which ultimately led him to drive into the side of a building. Now, three months later, the coroner’s office has listed “arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease” as a secondary factor. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office also reportedly confirmed that there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol in Jordan’s system at the time of the crash.

Leslie Jordan’s sudden death prompted tributes from across the globe including his current and former colleagues such as Ellen DeGeneres, George Takei, and his castmates from ‘Will and Grace’ among several others.

Jordan significantly rose to fame during the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine as he posted heartwarming videos. He was also a notable figure in shows like ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘Call Me Kat’.

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Who was Leslie Jordan?
Leslie Jordan was an American actor, comedian, writer, and singer.

When was Leslie Jordan born?
April 29, 1955
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