John Spencer, Requiescat in Pace

Today, I mourn the loss of a great actor.  John Spencer, who is probably best known for his portrayal of White House Chief of Staff, Leo Thomas McGarry on The West Wing died yesterday of a heart attack.  Many know of my obsession with the show and John was probably my favorite actor on the series.  He was absolutely phenomenal. 

Two years ago at DC's Helen Hayes Awards, I was a giddy school-girl as I shared a smoke with him on the terrace of the Kennedy Center.  He was a very laid back, easy-going guy and was just a genuinely nice guy.

The San Diego Union-Tribune offers this obit.

John Spencer, Requiescat in Pace
December 20, 1946 - December 16, 2005