Well shit! That's exactly what Leslie Jordan would say after learning of his sudden demise. I loved every character he portrayed.
He was so sassy and funny. He always made me laugh with his witty and colorful humor. He was an ally for many people and groups. He cheered on the overlooked and jeered at the gatekeepers. Jordan was not just a member of the LGBTQIA community, he was a leader for us and helped make us part of everyday life. He helped normalize the Rainbow Family, and we have become mainstay. I wish I had met and known him; somehow, today, I feel like one of my good friends has died. News of his death seems surreal. My spouse knew how much I liked Jordan, the actor and advocate, and she texted me as soon as she found out he had died in the car accident. I was partaking in my civic duties, jury duty, so the tragic, heartbreaking news made its way to me late in the day. I will remember Jordan's wit, charm, and sass every time I watch him on
Call Me Kat, when I watch reruns of
Will and Grace, and as I recall the myriad of other characters he played. Jordan may have been a character actor, but as I see how celebrities and fans around the globe are reacting to his death, it's evident that he was an "A-lister" whom was extremely loved and will be terribly missed. Rest in peace, sweet human.
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