December 16, 2005

John Spencer, Dead at 58


John Spencer, who played vice presidential candidate Leo McGarry on NBC's "The West Wing," died of a heart attack Friday, his publicist said.

He was by far my favourite actor on West Wing. I'd just been involved in an email conversation about him earlier this week. Very sad.

Posted by Ithildin at December 16, 2005 3:22 PM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE

It's unbelievable how life imitates art. His character recently had a heart attack on the show....

I am surprised, however, to find that he was only 58 years old. He looked much older. I wonder if he smoked, because it is my belief that people who smoke just "look older".

Posted by: Easycure at December 16, 2005 4:08 PM

I don't know. He was, also like his character, a recovering alcoholic. Struggle can certainly age you.

Posted by: Ith at December 16, 2005 4:20 PM

He was a good actor. I loved him way back in LA LAW.

Posted by: Patti at December 17, 2005 10:39 AM