Comedian and actor Leslie Jordan, known for his roles in “Will and Grace” and “American Horror Story” and his uplifting pandemic Instagram videos, died after a car crash Monday in Hollywood.

Jordan, 67, won a prime-time Emmy in 2006 for his performance as Beverley Leslie in the hit TV show “Will and Grace.”

Jordan was behind the wheel of a BMW when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street in Hollywood at 9:30 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department Officer Lizbeth Lomeli told The Times. The longtime actor and writer was declared dead at the scene.

It was not immediately clear whether Jordan was killed in the crash or suffered a medical emergency beforehand, but the condition of the vehicle suggested Jordan may have lost control before slamming into the building, a law enforcement source said.

After getting his big break in 1989 when he was cast in the first season of “Murphy Brown,” Jordan’s 30-year career was marked by scene-stealing roles in TV shows such as “Bodies of Evidence” and “Hearts of Afire.”

His fame grew while starring in NBC’s “Will and Grace,” as well as stints on Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” franchise and “The Cool Kids,” in which he played queer, confident senior citizen Sid Delacroix.

More recently, while holed up in an apartment of his native Chattanooga, Tenn., during the early months of the pandemic in 2020, Jordan found viral fame with a constant string of comedic videos posted to his Instagram following of 5.8 million users, marked by his lively, Southern accent.

Greeting his followers with his iconic sign-on, “Well, s—, what are y’all doin’?” and posting twice a day for 80 days, Jordan would quip about day-to-day life in quarantine; give colorful reactions to the latest music, such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s single, “WAP;” create dance montages to pop music from his backyard to his living room; and while on walks, and humorously recollect moments from his acting career.

“A friend of mine called from California and said, ‘You have gone viral.’ And I said, ‘No, honey, I’m fine. I don’t have COVID,’” Jordan joked in one of the videos. “I don’t know how I did it because now I scramble for content. … Every day, I’m thinking, ‘Oh, my God! I need to post. What should I come up with?’”

David Shaul, the actor’s representative, issued a statement on his death.

“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” Shaul said. “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.”

Tributes from fellow actors and comedians began pouring in after news of Jordan’s death spread on social media.

Eric McCormack, who starred as Will Truman alongside Jordan on “Will & Grace,” celebrated the petite powerhouse as the “funniest & flirtiest Southern gent I’ve ever known.”

“The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon. You were loved, sweet man,” McCormack tweeted.

“Will & Grace” co-star Sean Hayes chimed in, saying: “Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with.”

“Everyone who ever met him, loved him,” Hayes tweeted. “There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend.”

Actor Lynda Carter, who portrayed Wonder Woman in the eponymous 1970s TV show, pointed to Jordan’s pandemic-era videos, which “put a smile on the faces of so many.”

“What a feat to keep us all laughing and connected in such difficult times. … It feels so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul,” Carter wrote.