Ron Silver Dies of Cancer at Age 62

Actor Ron Silver, who was nominated for an Emmy nominee for a recurring role as wormy strategist for President Jed Bartlet on ‘The West Wing,’ died yesterday at the age of 62.

“Ron Silver died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him early Sunday morning” in New York City, said Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, which Mr. Silver helped found. “He had been fighting esophageal cancer for two years.”

His big-screen credits included “Ali,” “Reversal of Fortune,” “Enemies: A Love Story,” “Silkwood” and “Semi-Tough.”

Mr. Silver also appeared on TV shows such as ‘Veronica’s Closet,’ ‘Chicago Hope‘ and ‘Wiseguy.’ He was first nominated for an Emmy in 1987 for the murder thriller “Billionaire Boys Club.”

In the 1970s, Mr. Silver worked on ‘The Mac Davis Show,’ ‘Rhoda‘ and ‘The Stockard Channing Show.’

Mr. Silver and ex-wife Lynne Miller had a son, Adam, and daughter, Alexandra.

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