Silver 's many roles include playing consultant Bruno Rossi in ` ` The West Wing '' Silver was 62 and had been battling esophageal cancer for several years . Silver was also known for his political activism , first for Democrats , then for GOP . CNN says Silver died in his sleep with his family around him .
Silver 's many roles included playing consultant Bruno Gianelli in `` The West Wing '' Silver was 62 and had been battling esophageal cancer for two years . Silver was also known for his political activism , first for Democrats , then for GOP . Colleague says Silver died in his sleep with his family around him .