"The West Wing" star John Spencer has died of a heart attack at age 58, NBC announced Friday.
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The veteran actor was nominated for an Emmy for five straight years from 2000-04 for his performance as White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry. He won the Emmy in 2002.
From 1990 to 1994 he played attorney Tommy Mullaney on NBC's "L.A. Law."
"John was a wonderful actor, a pleasure to work with and a true gentleman, but most importantly, a generous and gracious friend," said "West Wing" Executive Producer John Wells.
