Friday, December 16, 2005

Goodbye, Leo


John Spencer, the enormously talented actor best known for his portrayal of Leo McGarry on The West Wing, died this morning from a heart attack. He was 58.

You can read more here.

His work had saved the last couple of seasons of the show from being a total waste. He was always better than the material, and that was never more obvious than when Aaron Sorkin left The West Wing. Even speaking inferior words, Spencer still managed to convey the tragic dignity of Leo.

He'll be missed
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