Tribute to John Spencer

I would like to take a moment to say a word about John Spencer, the famous actor. I first really started becoming a fan of John Spencer when I started getting addicted to West Wing (to which I am still addicted). He is a brilliant actor and his character is wonderful, and according to Wikipedia John was the first actor cast in for the show. According to all the reports I have read, Spencer was a gentleman and a good caring person, just like the person he played on TV. Though I have never met Spencer, and might seem stupid to say so, he has in some way impacted my life, and I would just like to honor him here.