Sunday, hundreds of fans gathered in Chattanooga, Tenn., to remember Leslie Jordan.
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According to local ABC, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium celebration featured music, singing, comedy, and audience interaction.
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$20 tickets benefited one of Jordan's favorite causes, CEMPA Community Care. Mayor Tim Kelly spoke first.
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"If Leslie were here with us today, I'd praise him for his contributions to our culture, for getting us through the deadly virus with his great sense of humor, and for always welcoming us into his heart and his world," Kelly said.
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Leslie shared his love and light with everyone. The actor posted the memorial date on Instagram with a recent black-and-white child photo.
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"Never goodbye." We'll remember and tell you about you. Funeral and Memorial, 11/20/22 — Chattanooga, Tenn. Justin Long commented on the post.
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If Leslie can access Instagram in the afterlife, she's probably reading these messages and being "tickled" by them. I once called his followers "followers," and he said, "I prefer to call them friends."
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"In Chattanooga, I saw him treat fans with kindness and humor, like a friend. His cheer and joy of life will always remain with me, as will his unique voice when I say," Long wrote.
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Oct. 24 car accident killed Jordan. Before crashing in Hollywood, he may have had a medical emergency. 67-year-old.
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The actor became a social media phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic when he posted anecdotes and skits to Instagram, winning millions of fans.