Howard Rollins

He had been diagnosed with the condition approximately six weeks earlier. He spoke at the United States Republican Convention in 2004, and has continued to staunchly support Bush, even though it may ultimately affect his career. Rollins died in 1996 after complications from lymphoma. After September 11, 2001, Silver's views began to change on some key issues. He is best remembered for his role of Virgil Tibbs on the In the Heat of the Night television series. A lifelong Democrat, Silver has recently been one of the most outspoken supporter for President George W. Bush. Howard Ellsworth Rollins Jr. (October 17, 1950 - December 8, 1996) was an African American actor. He played a fictional version of himself in the unaired action comedy Heat Vision and Jack.

Ron Silver (born July 2, 1946, New York) is an American movie and television actor.