Fox’sCall Me Kathas halted production followingthe untimely death of Leslie Jordan.

The Emmy winner had completed work on a total of 9 episodes for this, its third season.

“There aren’t words to convey the loss we are experiencing as a cast and aCall Me Katfamily.

CALL ME KAT: L-R: Julian Gant, Cheyenne Jackson, Mayim Bialik, Leslie Jordan, and Kyla Pratt in “Call Me Skeeter Juice” episode of CALL ME KAT airing Thursday,October 6 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)

(left to right) Julian Gant, Cheyenne Jackson, Mayim Bialik, Leslie Jordan, and Kyla Pratt in “Call Me Skeeter.Getty

Leslie Jordan was larger than life,” the statement read.

“He was a Southern gentleman; tender, wise, naughty and hilarious.

Leslie was an extraordinary person and talent.

He brought joy to fans across the globe.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.”