Dolly Parton publicly mourned her friend Leslie Jordan during a guest appearance on her comedy Call Me Kat on Thursday night.
The 76-year-old country music legend and occasional actress wasn’t playing a part, instead recording a message addressed to the late comedic actor that led to a package of clips featuring some of his best moments on the comedy series.
Jordan tragically died in October at age 67 when he crashed his car into a building following a medical emergency that occurred while driving.
Parton opened her segment by singing a verse from the song Where The Soul Never Dies, which she had recorded with Jordan for his 2021 album Company’s Comin’, which featured their forays into country music.
Say goodbye: Dolly Parton, 76, appeared on Thursday’s Call Me Kat to pay tribute to her late friend Leslie Jordan, who died at 67 in October after crashing her car after suffering a medical emergency.
Dolly was dressed in a black suit with white trim on the lapels and pearls around the sleeve cuffs, and she was sitting on a white chair next to a vase full of flowers.
Instead of talking about Jordan, he directed his comments directly at the late Will & Grace actor.
‘I know that usually at a memorial, people talk about somebody. ok i’m going to talk for you‘ Parton said to the camera. ‘Because there’s that place on the other side, and I’m certainly going to see you there, little brother. You left many people here with many precious, precious memories. Everyone loved you, but I doubt many of them loved you more than I did.
The “Jolene” singer made it clear that she thought Jordan would want her friends and fans to enjoy her life, rather than be overwhelmed with grief over her death.
Memories: Instead of talking about Jordan, he directed his comments directly at the late Will & Grace actor. The two previously collaborated on a song from her 2021 album, which she sang part of; pictured in 2020
Beloved: ‘There’s that place on the other side, and I’m sure I’ll see you there, little brother.’ You left many people here with many precious, precious memories. Everyone loved you, but I doubt many of them loved you more than me,” he said; seen in august
“I just want you to know that we all love you, we all miss you, and I bet you’re laughing so hard that we’re all sad and heartbroken.” And I know that would be the last thing you would want us to be,” she said. You made us happy while you were here, and we are happy that you are at peace. I just want you to know that I will always love you. Goodbye, my sweet Leslie.
As a conclusion, he sang, “I’ll Always Love You,” to the tune of his iconic song of the same name.
He previously honored his friend days after his death with a social media post.
“Well I’m so hurt and shocked like I’ve lost a family member,” she wrote. Leslie and I had a special bond, I think the world felt that they had a special bond with him. I know people always say, “Oh, we’ll miss you,” but in this case that couldn’t be more true. He will be missed by all who knew him personally and by all who entertained him. He rests in peace little brother.
Saying goodbye: He previously honored his friend days after his death with a social media post
Lead Role: Jordan was a main cast member in Call Me Kat and appeared as the cafe’s lead baker; photographed in april
Call Me Kat stars The Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik as a woman who uses the money her parents had been saving to pay for her wedding and instead puts it toward opening a cat-themed cafe.
Jordan was a main cast member and appeared as the cafe’s main baker.
Thursday’s episode was titled Call Me Philliam, after his character Phil, and the rest of the episode served as a tribute to him.
The series halted production for two weeks after Jordan’s death, both to grieve him and to rewrite the next episode in his honor.
In addition to Parton’s appearance, Jordan’s friend Vicki Lawrence made a guest appearance as her frequently talked about but never seen before mother Lurlene Crumpler.
“We are still grieving,” Bialik said. entertainment weekly earlier this week before the episode aired. He added that the episode would “celebrate and honor him in a way that we hope is respectful.”
Friends: In addition to Parton’s appearance, Jordan’s friend Vicki Lawrence made a guest appearance as her frequently talked about but never-before-seen mother Lurlene Crumpler; seen in 2018