Eddie Vedder, Leslie Jordan and Maren Morris.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Rodin Eckenroth/Getty, Jason Davis/Getty
Reportin' for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan will feature a star-studded lineup of special performances from his friends in country music.
Aside from the performances, the evening will also feature on-stage storytelling with insights into some of Jordan’s lasting lessons.
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All proceeds from the event will benefit theEB Research Partnership, which is an organization dedicated to funding research for Epidermolysis Bullosa — a cause close to Jordan’s heart.
Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CST, with presale tickets on Thursday at the same time. Tickets are availablehere.
PEOPLEconfirmed the actor’s death at 67on Oct. 24.
“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” his agent David Shaul shared in a statement to PEOPLE at the time. “Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”
Jordandied in a car crashin Hollywood, California, after an apparent medical emergency, TMZ first reported. The LAPD confirmed to PEOPLE that the accident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. local time that morning.
Later that month, his former costarsheld an impromptu memorialin his honor. Several country artists alsopaid tribute to Jordan.
The beloved character actor was most famous for his scene-stealing roles in shows includingWill & Grace,Call Me KatandAmerican Horror Story, though hefound a new followingamid the COVID-19 pandemic for his hilarious Instagram posts.
source: people.com
