Actor Leslie Jordan dies in Hollywood car crash, possibly due to EMS – Press Telegram
HOLLYWOOD — Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan died Monday after the car he was driving crashed into a wall in Hollywood, possibly as a result of a medical emergency, authorities and published reports said.
The crash reportedly happened around 9:30 a.m. near Cahuenga Boulevard and Ramen Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The 67-year-old man who was driving the car died at the scene, according to the LAPD, which has not confirmed the identity of the motorist.
The Los Angeles Times and TMZ reported that the man was Jordan.
“Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that Jordan was driving around Hollywood Monday morning when he allegedly suffered a medical emergency and crashed his BMW into the side of a building,” reports TMZ.
It was not immediately clear if Jordan died as a result of the crash or due to a medical emergency.
Jordan was known for his work on TV shows such as “Will & Grace,” for which he won an Emmy in 2006, “Cool Kids” and “American Horror Story.” Jordan has also appeared in films including The Help and Ski Patrol.
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