Actors' Equity Comments on Silver Passing

Stage and screen actor and longtime political activist Ron Silver died yesterday morning, ending a long battle with cancer, the former president of Actors' Equity was mourned by the organization today in a statement.

"Actors' Equity mourns the death of our member Ron Silver, who served as President of the Association from 1991 - 2000.

"Our hearts and condolences go out to Ron's family at this time," said AEA President Mark Zimmerman. "During his Presidency, he was a strong, vocal advocate for the role that the arts play in society, and supported innovative partnerships between government and the art. The Officers and Council are deeply saddened at his passing."

Executive Director John P. Connolly added: "We've lost a lion in his prime. Ron held our banner high with deft humanity and his razor-sharp ability to deliver complex dialogue in a clarion-clear staccato. He was an actor's actor."