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Katherine Heslop

Leslie Jordan's cause of death confirmed as star died after 'sudden cardiac dysfunction'

Will and Grace actor Leslie Jordan's cause of death has been confirmed as a "sudden cardiac dysfunction."

The comedy legend died in October aged 67, when the medical incident led him to crash into a Hollywood building, prompting an outpouring of tributes to the Call Me Kat star.

His Will and Grace co-star Sean Hayes described the actor as a "unique talent with an enormous, caring heart," and said his heart was "broken" by the news.

Actress Jackée Harry, who starred alongside Leslie in The Cool Kids, described him as a "kind spirit" who "provided us with so many laughs."

Now months on, it has been reported that the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office determined Leslie's death was from natural causes.

Leslie Jordan was known for his supporting but iconic role in Will and Grace (Twitter)

As a secondary factor, the office listed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, People reports.

In November, fans of the actor 'couldn't stop crying' after he appeared in a TV programme filmed before Leslie's death.

The iconic telly star made a posthumous appearance on Celebrity IOU.

It was the show's season three premiere and it opened with a message from HGTV hosts Jonathan and Drew Scott about "gracious" Leslie.

The home renovation TV show saw the social media superstar help his life-long pals Rosemary and Newell Alexander transform their North Hollywood ranch house.

Leslie Jordan posthumously appeared on Celebrity IOU with his lifelong friends (HGTV)

Emotional fans took to Twitter after spotting Leslie in the episode, with some saying it brought "closure".

"OMG Leslie Jordan is on Celebrity IOU with the Canadian Brothers and I can't stop crying," said one follower. "He's so sweet and lovely and it's so sad seeing this and knowing that he's gone."

Another expressed: "I don’t watch a lot of property shows because I could never afford it lol, but I love watching Leslie Jordan on Property Brothers Celebrity IOU."

"I’m glad he could do this for his friends before he was gone," they added.

"Thank you for tonight's Celebrity IOU," penned a third. "Seeing Leslie Jordan's gift to his very dear friends Rosemary and Newell had me smiling and cracking up, only the way Leslie Jordan could."

They added: "It was like pleasant closure. Thank you."

Fans were left in tears over Leslie's TV appearance after his death (HGTV)

In a tribute at the start of the show, Jonathan said: "We've known Leslie Jordan for years and working with him on Celebrity IOU wasn't just a highlight for the show, but really of our careers."

Jonathan added: "Yeah, just the most gracious and kind human being you'll ever meet.

"He was over the moon to give back to Rosemary and Newell who are in the episode you're about to watch.

"But he lived his entire life with the same love and gratitude for everyone he came in contact with." While Drew added: "Leslie, we miss you very much."

During the episode, Leslie praises his lifetime pals, saying: "They've just always been there for me. I had some struggles with alcohol, a little drug use.

"I'm 25 years clean and sober, but they were instrumental in that too because they never judged me. They were always so supportive."

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