Rest In Peace John Spencer
Via Ith I’ve learned that John Spencer died today. It’s eerie that it was a heart attack, just as he suffered and nearly died of as Leo McGarry on The West Wing last season, and as it has been speculated he might suffer fictionally on the show to remove him as VP candidate, or perhaps later as VP, to create a twist and throw someone else the role.
He would have turned 59 in a few days, which is far younger than I’d assumed he was, and way too young to leave us.
It will be interesting to see how they handle this on the show, which typically doesn’t film as far ahead as some series do.
This site should have info, as soon as it’s available, on where memorial contributions ought to be sent.
Being a huge fan of West Wing...and John Spencer, I’m very saddened by his death. I’ve watched him since his days on L.A. Law, where he was just as wonderful. He was a brilliant actor, and he will be missed.
Posted by Joy Des Jardins on 12/17 at 12:06 PMWhile I think WW jumped the shark with the debate epi, I think John Spencer was the Bees’ Knees.
Damn. He will be missed.
Posted by Margi on 12/17 at 05:06 PM
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