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Leslie Jordan

Remembering 7 remarkable Tennesseans who died in 2022

By Chas Sisk

December 30, 2022

Shonka Dukureh in costume as Big Mama Thornton, singing in front of a vintage microphone

Nashville, being Music City and all, mourns its share of celebrities each year. In 2022 alone, we lost Loretta Lynn, Naomi Judd and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others. And there are the political figures, such as Honey Alexander, who have left their mark. But not every person who makes Nashville special is a household name. […]

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Leslie Jordan, Paul Kwami, Peter Cooper, Robert Hicks, Shonka Dukureh, Tallu Schuyler Quinn

Beloved character actor and Tennessee native Leslie Jordan dies at 67

By Julia Ritchey

October 24, 2022

Actor Leslie Jordan

Jordan was best known for his role on “Will and Grace.” But he also built a sizable social media following during the pandemic, posting silly, homemade videos to his 5 million followers.  In addition to jokes and entertainment gossip, Jordan posted a recurring feature titled “Sunday Mornin’ Hymn Singin'” in which he would sing hymns from his childhood.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Leslie Jordan, obituary

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