John Aylward Dies: ‘ER’, ‘West Wing’ Actor Was 75
Actor John Aylward, best known for his portrayals of Dr. Donald Anspaugh on ER, and former DNC chairman Barry Goodwin on The West Wing, died this week at his home in Seattle. Aylward’s death overnight Monday was confirmed by his wife Mary Fields to his longtime agent, Mitchell K. Stubbs. He had been in declining health, according to Fields. Aylward was 75.