Mixed Feelings

I got back from my holiday in Rome on Friday evening. We had a great break - too short if the truth be told. On Saturday my post holiday euphoria was brought down by the news that the actor John Spencer has died.

Spencer played Leo McGarry in the West Wing, one of my favourite shows. In the series currently being shown in the US he was playing a central role. Previously the Chief of Staff to the President, McGarry is currently runnign for Vice President. How the writers will cope with his untimely death remains to be seen, but whatever twists they introduce into the plotline the fact remains that the actor and the character will both be sorely missed.

r.i.p John