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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Biggest TV Cast Exits of the Year (So Far)
Goodbyes are never easy — and for reasons that science can't quite tell us, the goodbyes said to fictional TV characters are some of life's toughest. This year of television is little more than halfway over, but there have been plenty of those difficult farewells already, thanks to the cast exits outlined in our list below. More from TVLine Yellowstone's Beth/Rip Spinoff Taps Finn Little to Return as Carter Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Fox's Doc Martin Adaptation Adam Levine Teases Blake Shelton's Return to The Voice's Coaching Panel Thus far, we're not sure any departure hits harder than 9-1-1 star Peter Krause — whose beloved Capt. Bobby Nash was killed off in the show's April 17 episode — but the year's announced scripted-TV exits also come from Fire Country, The Pitt, #OneChicago and other shows. (The industry's unscripted side has had some surprises, too, which we've also included in our list.) We'll keep updating this list as more small-screen departures are announced and make headlines in 2025. In the meantime, keep scrolling to see who's leaving what (so far) this year, and drop a comment with the stars you're saddest to see go! Billy Flynn, Days of Our Lives After a decade in the role of Days of Our Lives' Chad DiMera, Flynn has left the Peacock soap opera for a role on fellow sudser The Young and the Restless. Because Days films months in advance, though, Flynn will still appear as Chad well into 2026. 'I am grateful for my years at Days; it changed my life in the best ways,' Flynn told TV Insider, which broke the news in March. 'I've always said these stories we tell are like doing a play, and I've spent the last 10-plus years playing this amazing character and telling one of the all-time great love stories. And now I'm excited for this opportunity and to test myself in a new way.' Y&R alum Conner Floyd has since been tapped to take over the Chad DiMera role on Days. Garcelle Beauvais, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After a five-season run on RHOBH, Beauvais shared in March that she's exiting the Bravo staple, citing her desire to spend more time with family and embark on other projects. 'I have made the decision to leave RHOBH. My primary reason for stepping away is to focus on my sons and my upcoming producing and acting projects,' Beauvais said in a statement provided to TVLine. 'Thank you to everyone at NBCU, Andy Cohen, the producers, and especially the fans. I have deeply appreciated all of your support, this isn't goodbye — it's a see you later.' Dania Ramirez, Alert: Missing Persons Unit Ramirez, a face of the Fox cop drama in its first two seasons, was surprisingly written out at the start of Season 3 in April, when her Nikki Batista was murdered via a gunshot to the head in Episode 2. Speaking to TVLine after that fateful hour, showrunner Carla Kettner confirmed that 'Nikki is truly gone, and the emotional and professional fallout from her death echoes all the way through Season 3.' She added that the choice to kill off the series' female lead was a 'big swing, creatively,' but 'the best procedurals shake things up and find ways to deepen our understanding of the characters… It's sad to say goodbye, but I think those kind of bold changes make you sit up and pay attention.' Alert: Missing Persons Unit was ultimately cancelled in June after three seasons. Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett, Chicago Fire As first reported by Deadline in April, Kyri (aka Darren Ritter) and Lockett (aka Sam Carver) departed Chicago Fire at the end of Season 13 and won't return for the show's since-announced 14th season. According to the trade, the exits are 'part of an effort to trim the budget' of the long-running series and come 'amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment's NBC series.' Camille Razat, Emily in Paris Razat, who played Emily's friend and Gabriel's ex-girlfriend Cami on the Netflix comedy, will not return to the show after four seasons as a series regular. 'After an incredible journey, I've made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris. It has been a truly wonderful experience — one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories,' Razat said in a statement provided to TVLine. 'This character has meant a lot to me, and I feel that her storyline has naturally come to an end. It felt like the right moment to explore new horizons.' Peter Krause, 9-1-1 9-1-1 fans were left heartbroken during the ABC drama's April 17 episode — the conclusion of its two-part 'Contagion' event — which ended with the death of Krause's Captain Bobby Nash. Showrunner Tim Minear told TVLine that the choice to kill off Bobby 'was entirely a creative decision on my part,' and not the result of Krause asking to leave the show. 'Look, am I crawling out on a skinny branch? Maybe,' Minear said. 'On the other hand, if the stakes are never real, if there's really no chance that any of this peril in which these characters find themselves amounts to anything, I think the show could die.' Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us Those familiar with the Last of Us video games may have seen it coming, but many fans of the HBO series adaptation did not: Pascal's Joel Miller was killed off in Episode 2 of the post-apocalyptic drama's second season, effectively ending Pascal's time on the show (though he returned for a flashback-heavy episode later in the season). It remains to be seen if Pascal will pop up in The Last of Us' third season at all. Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila, Fire Country Just as Fire Country left us with quite the season-ending cliffhanger in April — Bode watched a burning building collapse with his parents and grandfather all still inside — it was reported that original cast member Billy Burke would not be back for Season 4, as Vince. The CBS drama's executive producers won't confirm Burke's exit, lest they spoil the outcome of said cliffhanger, but showrunner Tia Napolitano explained to Deadline that 'leaning into the authenticity of the real-life heroes that our characters are playing, people die, they leave. That's a reality, there's danger in this sort of job, so we wanted to honor that and really up the stakes.' Stephanie Arcila, another original cast member, also won't return for Season 4 as a series regular, though co-creator Joan Rater said 'our plan is to bring Gabriela back at some point in a really satisfying, beautiful way for the audience who I know cares as deeply about that [Bode/Gabriela] relationship as we do.' Carra Patterson, Elsbeth With NYPD Officer Kaya Blanke joining a law enforcement task force based out of Washington, D.C. (as revealed in the May 1 episode), original cast member Carra Patterson is stepping down as a series regular for Season 3. Patterson reportedly will continue to appear on a guest-starring basis, however. '[Kaya is] not leaving the world of the show. She's just not going to be with us every day,' showrunner Jonathan Tolins has said. Patterson herself similarly said in a statement to Deadline that 'fans will find out what [Kaya has] been up to in her new role as 'Detective' next season when I come back to guest-star and play with Carrie [Preston] and Wendell [Pierce].' Octavio Pisano and Juliana Aidén Martinez, Law & Order: SVU Pisano (who has played Det. Joe Velasco since Season 23) and Martinez (who joined as Det. Kate Silva for Season 26) will not return as series regulars for Season 27 of the NBC procedural. As first reported by Deadline, it's unclear whether the actors' exits are the results of creative or financial decisions. Lester Holt, NBC Nightly News Holt, who had served as anchor of NBC Nightly News since 2015, announced in February his decision to leave that role. He signed off with the May 30 broadcast and was later replaced by NBC News veteran Tom Llamas as of June 2. Holt plans to focus more on NBC's Dateline, which he has anchored since 2011. 'After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of Nightly News,' Holt said in a statement to staffers when announcing his departure. 'It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do… I am thrilled to be able to work more closely with my enormously talented friends at Dateline as the broadcast continues to grow and attract new viewers in new places.' Ncuti Gatwa, Doctor Who Gatwa's Time Lord aka Fifteen fought off regeneration in the Season 15 finale, but eventually succumbed to the ritual — transforming into someone who looks a lot like Billie Piper's Rose, and signifying Gatwa's swan song after two Disney+ seasons. 'This journey has been one that I will never forget,' Gatwa said in a statement released with the finale, 'and a role that will be part of me forever.' Said showrunner Russell T Davies, 'What a Doctor! Thank you, Ncuti! As his final words say, this has been an absolute joy, and … everyone who has worked on this show for the past few years are so lucky to have been part of Ncuti's great adventure as he shoots off to stratospheric new heights.' Toya Turner, Chicago P.D. Not long after Turner fondly reflected on Instagram about her successful, year-ago Chicago P.D. audition, news broke that she would not be returning for Season 13 of the NBC procedural. 'My time on Chicago P.D. has come to a close,' Kiana Cook's portrayer confirmed on June 26. 'This show challenged me, sharpened me, and revealed what I'm made of. I've evolved through this experience, both as an artist and in my craft, and I'm walking away with depth, clarity, and momentum for whatever comes next.' A specific reason for Turner's departure is not known. Deadline reported that casting is underway for a new female series regular to play a 'loose cannon' ATF Task Force officer with a military background. Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, GMA3 As first announced in July, GMA3 co-anchor Eva Pilgrim will be leaving the ABC news program to succeed Deborah Norville as anchor of Inside Edition. Pilgrim will take over this fall, as the syndicated newsmagazine enters its 38th season. Additionally, our sister site Variety reports that Pilgrim's GMA3 co-host DeMarco Morgan has also left the show and ABC News. TVLine has reached out to ABC News for comment on Pilgrim and Morgan's final GMA3 airdate. Tracy Ifeachor, The Pitt TVLine exclusively reported on July 10 that Ifeachor, who starred as Dr. Heather Collins in Season 1 of the acclaimed HBO Max medical drama, is not returning for Season 2. The confirmation came one day after Ifeachor took to Instagram to say what a 'blessing' it was to be a part of the series' freshman run — while making no mention of her possible return. Dr. Collins was last seen in Episode 11 (of 15), during a tender exchange that revealed the depth of her relationship with Noah Wyle's Dr. Robby. She confided in her ex about her recent IVF journey that ended in a miscarriage earlier that day, then revealed that she got pregnant while they were dating but chose to have an abortion. After assuring Collins that he was not upset, Robby gave her the OK to clock out an hour ahead of schedule. Michael Bradway, Chicago Fire Michael Bradway, who appeared in 17 episodes of Chicago Fire between Seasons 12 and 13, will not return as Severide's half-brother Jack Damon in Season 14 of the NBC procedural. Bradway was recently cast in Prime Video's series adaptation of Carley Fortune's 2022 novel Every Summer After, and production is already underway; Chicago Fire producers are said to be open to having Bradway reprise his role, should his schedule allow it. Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move! Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘9-1-1' Hits Six-Month Multi-Platform High Ratings With Bobby Farewell Episode
EXCLUSIVE: The 9-1-1 May 1 episode 'The Last Alarm,' in which Athena and Station 118 bid farewell to Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause), drew 9.18 million total viewers and a 1.75 rating among Adults 18-49 in Live+7 multi-platform viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. That was up in both total viewers (+9%; vs. 8.45 million) and adults 18-49 (+1%; vs. 1.74 rating) over the previous episode that ended in Bobby's shocking death to score the fire fighter drama's strongest numbers in both categories since November (11/7/24). More from Deadline 'Buffy' Reboot Finds Its New Slayer: Ryan Kiera Armstrong To Star With Sarah Michelle Gellar In Hulu Pilot '9-1-1-'s Oliver Stark & Ryan Guzman On Giving In To Viewer Hopes & Making "Buddie" Canon: "I Hope, If It Goes There, It's Done Because That's The Right Story To Tell" 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming On linear, 'The Last Alarm' delivered 6.48 million total viewers and a 0.63 adults 18-49 rating, also rising over the previous episode in both viewers (+15%; vs. 5.64 million) and 18-49 (+13%; vs. 0.56 rating) to post 9-1-1's best numbers since March – since 3/27/25.
Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
After weeks in the ICU, they finally got a diagnosis: It was a tick bite.
Her mind raced through the last two-and-a-half weeks of tests, procedures, and frantic phone calls. All of this suffering from a tiny tick bite? Advertisement Kevin Boyce, 62, died on May 8, 2024. His death is a painful and extreme example of the cost of rising tick-borne disease in New England, where blacklegged 'deer' ticks are endemic. To blame are rising temperatures from climate change, which allow more ticks to Lyme Disease cases in the U.S. have more than tripled over the last three decades, and those figures only capture a fraction of the true total, since many cases go unreported. It's a similar story for other tick-borne illnesses: Advertisement Almost four times the number of people are sickened by the very rare but very dangerous Powassan virus now compared to a decade ago, according to the 'It's still a rare disease, but it is worrisome because the numbers are increasing in Massachusetts and elsewhere,' said Peter Krause, a senior research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine and School of Public Health, of Powassan Virus. There were 12 cases reported in Massachusetts in 2024, according to preliminary CDC data — including Kevin Boyce. 'Our mother checked us for ticks' The walls and end tables of the Boyces' childhood home in Sudbury are full of antique trinkets, Irish blessings, and family photos. Kevin Boyce as a child with his siblings; him and his wife Lisa on their wedding day; him with his two sons, Patrick and Ryan. There are nieces and nephews, and friends and neighbors. Kevin Boyce was the third child of Sheila and Warren Boyce, an entrepreneur who owned a jewelry store. They had, per his sisters' accounts, a simple and idyllic childhood. Sudbury was more rural than suburban back then: Kids roamed on bikes along the dirt roads and played baseball in the field behind the house where his 92-year-old mother still lives today. He and his five siblings were 'always in the woods,' his younger sister, Meghan Boyce Martin, said, 'and of course, our mother checked us for ticks.' As an adult, Kevin Boyce spent almost 25 years as a telephone and internet lineman for Verizon. His job took him into homes, rooftops, office buildings and around trees, bushes, and grasses. Advertisement Kevin Boyce worked as a lineman for Verizon for more than two decades. Outdoor workers tend to have a higher risk of contracting tickborne illnesses due to higher exposure, medical experts told the Globe. Courtesy of Lisa Boyce Kevin Boyce was a dependable union man and hated to inconvenience others. His mother and sisters remember a childhood ski trip during which he took a hard fall: he writhed down the mountain and sat at the bottom of the slope for hours, waiting patiently as his dad and siblings finished their runs. Only when his father asked him to help load the car did he admit he couldn't walk. He'd broken his leg. 'That's how he was,' his sister Erin Boyce recalled. So, when Kevin Boyce got sick first with rheumatoid arthritis and then a treatable form of leukemia in early 2024, he was frustrated by his inability to work. Medicine helped, and a few months later, he rushed back out on the job — albeit immunocompromised. She called 911 His health soured on April 14, 2024. First came the fever. Then he started vomiting. He told his wife he needed to go to the bathroom, but he couldn't move. She tried to help him up, and he collapsed. His head was killing him, he told her. They made it to the bathroom, and he fell again. Lisa Boyce struggled to drag him back to the couch. He was mumbling and not making any sense. Her mind was racing: An extreme case of the flu? A side effect of his new medication? She called 911. Kevin Boyce was lethargic and confused when he arrived at the emergency room at Emerson Hospital in Concord, according to his medical record, which the family provided to the Globe. The doctors gave him antibiotics and began to conduct tests. He occasionally ripped out the IVs from his arm and yelled nonsensically at the television. 'Is your husband like this?' the nurse asked Lisa Boyce. Absolutely not, she insisted. He'd never acted like this. Advertisement Blood work, urine cultures, CT scans, ultrasounds, lumbar punctures, an MRI, and more. The doctors initially suspected an infection causing sepsis, a severe immune response to an infection. Countless tests and theories, but no diagnosis. Each day, Kevin Boyce's speech became more garbled and his mind more confused. Sometimes, the nurses had to remind him to breathe. He once told them that it was the 1960s. Doctors noted symptoms of encephalitis, or severe inflammation of the brain. On the fourth day in the hospital, his medical records noted a new test: 'Tickborne panel is pending.' 'May consider Powassan viral studies,' wrote Dr. Ishmael Rivera. No magic pill Ticks: Where they hide, the diseases they spread, and what to do if bitten Share More than 1.3 million Americans are bitten by a tick every year. ( Produced by Joanna Malvas and Randy Vazquez/Globe Staff ) More than 1.3 million Americans are bitten by a deer tick every year, There are few ways to prevent tick-borne disease other than by avoiding ticks. Vaccines are in development, but those drugs are likely For decades, Powassan was extraordinarily rare, with only about one case per year worldwide. But now, Advertisement Most people who get Powassan, researchers believe, never develop severe symptoms and may not even know they were sick with a tick-borne disease. But a small number will be dangerously symptomatic, often resulting in severe brain damage. Ten percent of diagnosed patients die. There is no cure, so treatment Stephen Rich, a microbiology professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has studied the virus, said those with a weakened immune system are much more likely to develop a very severe case. 'There's no magic pill,' Rich said. Right now, 'there really isn't anything other than supportive care.' 'We've got to get Kevin out of here' By the fifth day, a personal care attendant was monitoring Kevin Boyce 24/7, changing his clothes, feeding him, and observing his breathing. Dr. Rivera came into the room and sat with Lisa Boyce. 'We've got to get Kevin out of here,' Lisa Boyce remembered him saying. Nurse notes show Kevin Boyce's fever was spiking, and he wouldn't sleep. Full-body tremors, always groaning, and doesn't respond to verbal commands. Dr. Rivera told the family that he needed advanced tests and specialized doctors available at Massachusetts General Hospital, and added him to a waitlist. The next day, Lisa Boyce and her eldest son, Patrick Boyce, anxiously waited for news of a transfer. In the late afternoon, the family took a break and left the hospital. Lisa Boyce drove home, let the dog outside, and ate dinner. Then, around 5 p.m., her phone rang. 'Can we intubate Kevin?' the doctor asked her. Advertisement They raced back to Emerson. Her son went into the room first after the intubation, and he tried to brace his mom for it. 'Dad's calm,' he told her. 'He's not fighting anymore.' She walked in to find her husband in a coma. Hours later, she watched with terror as a swarm of nurses prepared her unconscious husband for the late-night helicopter ride to MGH. Minutes after she kissed him goodbye, she heard the helicopter lift off. Diagnosis Powassan virus is especially difficult to diagnose. The symptoms often include encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which can have many causes. Healthcare professionals can also be slow to recognize the signs of Powassan due to a lack of awareness about the disease, medical research Plus, if a physician does suspect Powassan, highly technical lab tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Those tests can only be completed by a handful of specialized laboratories in the US and take weeks to complete. 'Because it's rare, most labs won't offer this, because it's just not cost-effective for them,' Krause said. 'So, that makes diagnosis even harder.' After Kevin Boyce got to MGH, the tests continued. For days, the doctors were concerned he might have tuberculosis, but that was eventually ruled out. His breathing improved, and he was de-intubated. More tests. The days passed. Still no answers. Lisa Boyce wondered: Her husband didn't seem to be getting any better. Was she honoring his wishes? He never wanted to be on life support. At the same time, the doctors still didn't know what was wrong. She couldn't just abandon him. It took the Boyce family 18 days to get an answer. On April 30, 2024, the doctors called. They finally had a diagnosis. Incurable In an office room of the hospital, Kevin Boyce's family gathered around a table and hung onto every word. The doctors explained that he had contracted a rare disease called Powassan virus. It was spread by ticks. It was not curable. Kevin Boyce had never mentioned being bitten by a tick. Then again, his sister Erin Boyce said, he wasn't the type to complain about something like that. Erin Boyce asked the doctor if he had brain damage. 'Yes.' They asked if he would ever recover. 'No.' If he couldn't walk, if he couldn't read, if he couldn't ski, if he couldn't hold his granddaughter, Addison, and if he couldn't go to work… Their decision, the family decided, was clear. Kevin Boyce grew up skiing with his family, a hobby he enjoyed throughout his life. (Courtesy of Lisa Boyce) Courtesy of Lisa Boyce All of his monitors were discontinued that night. A few days later, they moved him to a hospice facility in Central Massachusetts. The family visited. His mother, Sheila Boyce, recited the Memorare, a Catholic prayer, over his bed. His wife played his favorite music and watched the trees. Kevin Boyce died a few days later. 'Life became very empty,' Lisa Boyce said, 'and very alone.' The church parking lot for the funeral was packed. Out front, his union brothers and sisters parked Kevin Boyce's Verizon bucket truck and hung an American flag. His best friend played 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' on trumpet. In the same church where they were wed more than 30 years earlier, Lisa Boyce stood up to speak and didn't stutter: 'He was the love of my life,' she recalls saying. 'I'm very lucky that I had the time with him that I did.' 'I don't want this to happen to anyone else' On a recent Saturday in May, Kevin Boyce's family arrived at church for mass. It's that time of year again when the cherry trees shed their flowers — weeks earlier than they used to, because of how climate change has warped the seasons. In the year since Kevin Boyce's death, Meghan Boyce Martin, his sister, has asked state land officials and her state representatives for signs warning of tick-borne disease to be posted at every hiking trail. Lisa Boyce has brought up Powassan virus at her regular doctors' appointments and in her bereavement groups. They've spoken with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lawmakers, and local officials. Most of the responses have just pointed the family to existing resources. But they know all too well that those are not enough. With tick-borne disease on the rise in Massachusetts, the Boyce family wants more prevention education, better testing, and faster diagnoses. They want people to know that Kevin Boyce died too young. And more than anything else, Lisa Boyce said, 'I don't want this to happen to anyone else.' The family of the late Kevin Boyce, left to right: his mother Sheila Boyce, sister Erin Boyce, sister Meghan Martin, and wife, Lisa Boyce. They are photographed in his mother's home, where he was raised. Kevin was diagnosed with Powassan virus, a rare and dangerous tick-borne disease. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Erin Douglas can be reached at
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘9-1-1's Aisha Hinds Pens Emotional Farewell Letter To Co-Star Following Character's Death & Show Exit: 'I Celebrate His Commitment & Contribution'
Aisha Hinds is paying tribute to her 9-1-1 co-star following their character's death on the latest episode of the ABC drama. More from Deadline '9-1-1' Cast Say Goodbye To Co-Star Following Character's Death: Oliver Stark, Jennifer Love Hewitt & More Pay Tribute To Actor Peter Krause Tells 'GMA' That '9-1-1' Fans Shouldn't Be Surprised By 'Lab Rats' Shocker Ending 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming On the 'Lab Rats' episode, a major character was killed off. Peter Krause's Captain Bobby Nash sacrificed his life to save Chimney (Kenneth Choi) after they were both infected by a deadly virus. The death of Captain Bobby meant that Krause was also exiting the first responders drama, and Hinds took to social media to pay tribute to the actor. 'Peter Krause is a stunning actor. His canon of work has always confirmed that, and witnessing him give full breadth, depth, humor, and physical energy to @911onabc episode after episode is a special honor I will never ever take for granted,' Hinds wrote on Instagram. 'This has been a cornerstone moment in my career that will live forever. I am grateful to Pete for his leadership. Grateful for the times he took care of my heart in the quiet moments. Grateful for the ways he ignited a laughter that got us through long days and nights.' RELATED: Hinds noted that Krayse set 'a tone of warmth for every person that came through our little universe' and said she was 'grateful for his model of integrity and character to the very end.' Hinds, who plays Henrietta 'Hen' Wilson on the television series, added that 'the loss of Bobby Nash, the centerpiece of the 118,' has shifted their axis but will 'hold firmly and fondly the memories of what made our time so special.' RELATED: 'Our on-screen and off-screen bond punctuated by playful exchanges and patches of exhausted silence,' Hinds said. 'Traveling in transpo vans with the boys' banter serving as a soundtrack that's music to my ears. Somehow, I hear everything they say while not listening to a single word. The energy permeates and envelops me, and everyone who has come for the ride with us. It's love.' RELATED: Hinds continued, 'Admittedly, my heart raced with fear while reading the script, then it broke with sadness as we shot each scene, and lastly as an actor and audience member I watched with awe, grief, gratitude, and reverence as Pete honorably emptied himself and filled our homes with the indelible impact of Bobby Nash.' 'I celebrate his commitment and contribution to this character and to our show. Love him, always.' RELATED: In a farewell letter, Krause said he would miss the 9-1-1 family, which included the crew, the writers, as well as his on-screen partner, Angela Bassett, and co-star, Jennifer Love Hewitt. 'I will miss my beloved and unruly children of the 118. Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Oliver Stark, Ryan Guzman and Anirudh Pisharody: this is a tough goodbye,' Krause said. 'Stay unruly, but be professional and get the job done. Misfit heroes need each other. That's how we do it at our firehouse. Pass it along to the next new guy.' RELATED: See the emotional post below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aisha Hinds (@appleofhisai) Best of Deadline 'Ransom Canyon' Book Vs. Show Differences: From Quinn & Staten's Love Story To Yancy Grey's Plot Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' So Far 'Ransom Canyon' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The New Netflix Western Romance Series
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'9-1-1' season 8 ends with surprise exit as long-time character makes final sacrifice amid virus outbreak
ABC's 9-1-1 has closed a significant chapter with Season 8, Episode 15, as the series bids farewell to Captain Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause. In the episode titled Lab Rats, the team responds to a biohazard emergency at a hidden underground facility, where a virus outbreak leads to high-stakes decisions and life-threatening challenges. Bobby saves his team during the crisis, performing surgery on Hen, assisting Ravi, and ensuring Chimney receives the antidote. Later, he reveals he was also infected but stayed silent to protect his colleagues. He shares a final goodbye with his wife Athena through a glass door, thanking her for giving him a new purpose before passing away. Peter Krause, who had been with the series since its 2018 debut, also served as an executive producer. In a farewell letter, he thanked the show's creators and paid tribute to the real-life first responders whose work inspired his role. 'Bobby Nash was written in sacrifice and he was built for this. First responders risk their lives on the job so that others can see another day. His story arc honours them.' I would like to thank Dana Walden, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear for entrusting me with such a complex character over these nine years. It has been my honor to portray Captain Bobby Nash. In October 2017, through him, we began tackling topics such as grief, guilt, anger and addiction while exploring his relationship with a higher power, forgiveness and grace. On his path of healing, we watched him join and embrace both his new family at the firehouse and his new family with Athena Grant where he found love and acceptance. We also had plenty of fun along the way. It was a joy. Humbled by working in step with our technical advisor, Chief Mike Bowman, and real firefighters, I wish to thank you all for helping me bring a sense of dignity and realism to the character in our larger-than-life emergency landscape. Your kind and complimentary words have meant the world to me. I've heard that many fans are upset by this loss and they have a right to be. It is a loss. That said, it was more than a bold creative choice on a bold show. Bobby Nash was written in sacrifice and he was built for this. First responders risk their lives on the job so that others can see another day. His story arc honors them. We at 9-1-1 salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe. Our show is incredibly difficult to make at times with long hours, challenging stunts and elaborate disasters. We couldn't do it without each other. I wish to thank everyone in every department and all those at ABC, 20th Television and Fox. We are a sprawling team. I will miss all my 9-1-1 family. Our incredible crew whose professional excellence is second to none. All the writers who keep pulling rabbits out of hats. All the directors tasked with the same. All the incredible guest cast over the years as well as Jennifer Love Hewitt and the cast in the call center. I will miss my partner, Angela Bassett. Her strength and her sweetness, and us holding hands. We parted ways too soon. Much love. Tim Minear and Brad Buecker, you've been my pillars and are two of the best in the business. I will miss you both. Finally, I will miss my beloved and unruly children of the 118. Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Oliver Stark, Ryan Guzman and Anirudh Pisharody: this is a tough goodbye. Stay unruly, but be professional and get the job done. Misfit heroes need each other. That's how we do it at our firehouse. Pass it along to the next new guy. This has been one wild adventure. I thank you all, with all my heart. ABC has renewed 9-1-1 for an 18-episode ninth season, with Angela Bassett confirmed to return in her leading role. The upcoming episode, The Last Alarm, is scheduled for broadcast on 1 May.
