Mayim Bialik, who stars in the hit TV show Call Me Kat, has opened up about the difficult day she and her colleagues learned of the death of fellow cast member Leslie Jordan. Jordan, a beloved actor and comedian, passed away in a car accident last October at the age of 67. Bialik and the rest of the show’s cast and crew were waiting for Jordan to arrive on set when they received the heartbreaking news. Speaking on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Bialik described the moment as “very, very, very complicated” and expressed her love for Jordan and the entire Call Me Kat family.
Bialik went on to explain that the show’s tight-knit “COVID unit” was one of the first productions to resume filming after the pandemic lockdown. Jordan, who played a popular character on the show, was a well-known and beloved figure both on and off the screen, and many viewers had formed a strong connection with him through social media. Bialik shared that Jordan loved being approachable and loved being loved, and that his passing left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him.
In January, it was announced that Jack McBrayer would be joining the cast of Call Me Kat, taking over from Jordan’s character. The show’s creators paid tribute to Jordan in a special off-screen wedding scene and end-of-episode tribute from longtime friend Dolly Parton. Jordan was remembered as a kind, talented, and generous person who brought joy and comfort to many during difficult times. Bialik and her colleagues were determined to keep Jordan’s memory alive through their work on the show, and she praised the showrunners for helping the cast navigate their grief and find a way to honor Jordan’s legacy.
