Dolly Parton and Leslie Jordan have a “unique affinity.”
Dolly has now paid a heartfelt homage to the TV personality who passed away on Monday morning (24.10.22) in a vehicle accident in Los Angeles.
Lead Role in “Call Me Kat”
In a statement, Dolly, 76, said: “Well, I am as surprised and heartbroken as if I had lost a family member.
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Leslie and I have a unique connection, and I believe that everyone else felt the same way about him.
“I know people say that all the time, ‘Oh, they will be missed,’ but in this situation, it couldn’t be more accurate.
Everyone who knew him personally and everyone who enjoyed his entertainment will miss him. Peace be with you, little brother.”
At the time of his passing, Jordan was playing the lead role in the FOX comedy “Call Me Kat.”
FOX Entertainment
Additionally, FOX Entertainment paid homage to the late actor. They praised Jordan as the “truest of Southern gentlemen” and the “kindest guy you could ever imagine.”
In a statement, FOX said: “We are stunned and grieved by Leslie Jordan’s terrible loss tonight. Leslie was much more than the Emmy Award-winning comedian we’ve enjoyed company with for so many years.
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He was the most generous guy you could ever hope to meet. He just lighted up a room. He made millions of people across the globe grin heartily.
The epitome of a Southern gentleman, Leslie left us with a lifetime’s worth of happy memories. She left by sharing his contagious joy and irreplaceable sense of humour.
We want to express our deepest condolences to Leslie’s loved ones, including his family, friends, and supporters, as we mourn this tragic news.”
