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Leo Thomas McGarry is a fictional character of the NBC political drama series The West Wing, [1] portrayed by American actor John Spencer. McGarry was the former Secretary of Labor, former White House Chief of Staff , Senior Counselor to Democratic President Josiah Bartlet , and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee for the 2006 election.
John Spencer (born John Speshock Jr.; December 20, 1946 – December 16, 2005) was an American actor.He was best known for his role as Leo McGarry on the NBC political drama series The West Wing and for his role as attorney Tommy Mullaney in L.A. Law.
Leo McGarry has died of a massive heart attack. During an exhausting and adrenaline-filled night, the electoral votes come in as the Santos and Vinick campaigns wait anxiously. C.J. breaks the news of Leo's death to President Bartlet, and the news hits the airwaves less than an hour before polls close on the West Coast.
The sixth season opens with the Israeli and Palestinian delegations arriving at Camp David for peace talks. Despite problems at the summit, a deal is thrashed out by President Bartlet, but not before he fires Leo as chief of staff. Leo suffers a heart attack in the aftermath, leading to a re-shuffle of the White House staff.
Leo McGarry: The West Wing: 155 2005-12-16 Heart attack: 7 Character killed off with a heart attack; running mate Matt Santos (portrayed by Jimmy Smits) wins presidential election. [5] Len Carlson: Buzz Cyberchase: 2006-01-26 Heart Attack: 5 Character recast with Philip Williams taking over the role. Minimus P.U., Greenbeard and Spindly Tam ...
"Twenty Five" is the 88th episode and the season four finale of the American television series The West Wing. The episode aired on May 14, 2003, on NBC.It takes its title from the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which deals with the presidential line of succession.
McGarry, 48, who died Sunday after a two-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, began devoting his career to educating students with autism and helping them find meaningful careers upon ...
The role of Leo McGarry was performed by Sterling K. Brown; John Spencer, who had originally played the role, died in 2005. [6] Emily Procter , who played Ainsley Hayes in the series, read the stage directions .