Actress dies at Mexican spiritual retreat after downing monkey frog potion
Actress Leslie Jordan was found dead at a spiritual retreat in Mexico, with authorities confirming that she had drunk a potion made from the venom of the Goliath beetle, also known as the “monkey frog.”
The 67-year-old actress was a fixture on television, with a career spanning over 50 years, appearing in a variety of roles on popular shows such as “The Golden Girls,” “Tootsie,” and “Boston Legal.”
Jordan’s death is believed to have occurred on the second day of the retreat, which promised participants a “life-altering” experience. The retreat was led by a shaman who claimed to use ” ancient techniques” to connect attendees with the divine.
Jordan’s body was discovered by fellow retreat-goers, who became concerned when she failed to return to her hut after the group’s morning meditation session. Despite efforts to revive her, the actress was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation is ongoing, with authorities attempting to determine the cause of death. While the Mexican authorities have confirmed that Jordan ingested the monkey frog potion, the exact circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of the spiritual retreat, which has come under fire for its unproven methods and lack of medical oversight. Jordan’s family has released a statement expressing their grief and sadness, but have not commented on the circumstances surrounding her death.
