1 passion," says Mariano" You may be able to access the complete article in databases through your public library or your university. I was unprepared for how moved I was by Martin Sheen's words. Johnny, it seems we hardly knew you. We … Johnny, we hardly knew ya, indeed. This episode was a fitting tribute… John Spencer. Through our shock and grief, we can think of no more fitting memorial to this wonderful man, this extraordinary actor, than to share with beginning tonight, the last few months of his work here on The West Wing. On December 16th, we lost our dear friend and colleague, John Spencer. When Spencer died from a heart attack, his character did the same on election night. *** "He loved to act. The West Wing creator AARON SORKIN adds in a statement, "John was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a …

Before tonight's first new episode of NBC's 'West Wing' since the December 16th death of John Spencer, fake president Martin Sheen opened the show with a tribute …

The following May, that same Madison Avenue audience would rise to its feet when the West Wing cast, led by Martin Sheen, took the upfront stage, this time at … That was his No. Prince Andrew, 59, once requested a visit to the set of The West Wing in LA, but was confused by a portrait of his mother, the Queen, with President Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen. John Spencer played Leo McGarry, White House Chief of Staff. Tribute by Martin Sheen as posted by scottymatic: ""Good evening.

Since Spencer had completed two shows that had not yet aired, co-star Martin Sheen appeared before one of the finished episodes to pay tribute to his castmate and friend: “Good evening. Spencer considered Wing costar Martin Sheen (on an' 05 episode) "the brother I never had." Martin Sheen paid tribute to collegue John Spencer. Spencer played Leo McGarry, the savvy and powerful chief of staff to President Josiah “Jed” Bartlet (Martin Sheen).