JOHN SPENCER – HEART ATTACK

John Spencer played a crucial role in the success of the hit television series The West Wing. He portrayed Leo McGarry, the secretary of labor who eventually became the vice-president Elect on the show. His excellent performance earned him a Primetime Emmy awards to his name. Prior to that, John Spencer also earned recognition for his exemplary performances in both films and TV. Some of his most notable works before his West Wing breakout movie role are from, The War Games, Presumed Innocent, and Michael Bay’s The Rock.

John had also been an accomplished stage actor with experiences in stage plays like The Execution of Justice, The Day Room, and Still Life. Since then, John’s career had only gained new heights and flourished into what is today. Sadly, four days before his 59th birthday, he was struck with a devastating heart attack and passed away. To honor his contribution to the show, his name remained in the series’ credits until it ended.