Actor and activist Ron Silver, known for his award winnning performances on both stage and screen, died on Sunday after a two year battle with oesophagal cancer. He was most recently known for his role as Bruno Gianelli on my favorite show of all time, The West Wing. He played a political strategist who helped re-elect President Bartlett in season three. Then, he returned in the final season to reprise his role but turned to the repub candidate to help him get elected. He lost.
As it turns out, life does imitate art. Silver has always been an outspoken advocate for artists rights. He even co-founded an organization to champion this cause with Alec Baldwin and Susan Sarandon...two of the biggest tree hugging liberals in hollywood. However, after 9/11 he decided to back the repubs. He endorsed W in 2004 and even spoke at the republican convention. A talented actor with a brain and an opinion. There aren't too many, now there is one less. Rest in peace.
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