Actor Ron Silver who won a Tony Award as a take-no-prisoners Hollywood producer in David Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow" and did a political about-face from loyal Democrat to Republican activist after the Sept. 11 attacks, died Sunday 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 Silver helped found. "He had been fighting esophageal cancer for two years."
Robert Greenwald: He was always engaging and good-natured about our political differences. No matter how intense the political disagreement he was never a name-caller or shouter. He was a gentleman, and he will be missed.
Ron Silver and the Courage of Conviction
Frank Luntz: When people talk about that rare individual who practices what they preach, who lives the courage of their convictions, they are talking about Ron Silver.
Ron Silver, Remembered
Ben Stiller: When I was 12, Ron got my sister and me drunk. He knew we were bored and asked if we wanted a little vodka in our Coke. I've always loved Ron for that. He treated us like people, even though we weren't yet.
A Tribute to Ron Silver
Paul Begala: As a fan of his movies and television roles, I will miss his acting. But as a political hyperbolist who sometimes goes too far, I will miss his civility even more.
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