Aged 58, Spencer, who was most famous for his role as US Presidential Chief Of Staff in the NBC show ‘The West Wing’, died of a heart attack on Friday 16th December. He had a wit, a cheery smile and an appearance of wholesomeness that was an ever attractive quality and a joy to watch. He was certainly one of the most engaging actors I’ve watched, which I say having obsessed about The West Wing for the last six years of my life since the show first aired in September ’99. It took a while for the show to cross the Atlantic but Spencer’s role as part of the team that made the fictional White House so real can’t be over estimated.
He will be missed by many but forgotten by few.

Executive Producers Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme also said, “We’re shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of our friend and colleague. John was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a brilliant actor. We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He’ll be missed and remembered everyday by his many, many friends.”

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