What an extraordinary character he was. A fighter pilot, a successful businessman, labour secretary, chairman of "Bartlett for America" 1 and 2, White house Chief of Staff, Father, Husband and recovering addict and a man who could rock a double breasted suit.

"America has lost a giant tonight...and I've lost a friend"... Yeah, that's the part where I start crying, no matter how many times I watch that episode...

Jimmy smits and john Spencer were friends for over 30 years, they knew eachother on LA Law

I first read on Wikipedia that she sang "For Good" at his funeral. I was at work, and I just started crying there and then.

I remember exactly where I was when they announced the John Spencer had died. I was with my daughter waiting for a table at stir crazy and being a holiday as it was backed up. So we were sitting at the bar and the TV was on and the news was on and it came on. Immediately tears fall down my face my daughter looked at me and she didn’t watch the West Wing so she couldn’t understand why I was so upset. She’s all grown up now an accomplished attorney mother of two and I wonder if she saw and watch the show from start to finish if she would understand now why I got so upset I don’t know. There just wasn’t anything like that show, and I love sports night, and the news room. But there is nothing either before or after that is better than the West Wing.

Martin Sheen crying breaks my heart every time :-( John Spencer brought so much heart to that show and it was never the same without him

While we all had known for a while John had passed, I think we all wondered how it would be shown. In typical WW fashion, they truly honored not just the character, but the man who that role was written for. Rest in peace sir.

I agree it was great they left his name in the credits through the very end. He was a great actor who died too young.

Can't believe it has been almost 20 years since John passed. And it still makes me cry.

The only time it was sadder was when Mrs Laddinham died in the car wreck.

RIP John Spencer (December 20, 1946 - December 16, 2005), aged 58

I got sober in 1999. John Spencer's Leo helped me so much. An honest and compassionate portrait of addiction and the fight it takes to beat it. He really helped. 😢

What an amazing alignment of the stars that Kristin Chenowith should join the West Wing cast, then sing For Good at John's actual funeral. We have been changed For Good by her talent.

"Thanks Boss" Get's me every single time 😭

I've been re-watching TWW on netflix, and Leo's death had me crying like a baby... I can't imagine how hard it was for the actors to get through these episodes, after losing their friend and colleague in real life.... RIP John Spencer

John Spencer was one of the best pillars of the show. What he brought to TWW speaks volumes regarding his talent. 59 is way too young to pass. His contributions live on. Thanks John. We miss you.

“Thank boss.” 💔😭🥺

This tribute never gets old, oh how much I loved this series and Leo. "Thanks Boss."

Bradley Whitford’s reaction hit me right in the chest.

I have the entire seasons' collection & watch them at least 5 times a year. One of the best shows ever made. God rest the soul of John Spencer & thank you Aaron Sorkin & everyone for a great series. Love every single actor! My all time fave.