6 main actors from "Blue Bloods" who departed the series — and their current whereabouts

Blue Bloods aired on CBS from 2010 to 2024, following the Reagan family, led by Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, and Bridget Moynahan, as they upheld law and order in New York City. Throughout its 14-year run, several beloved characters left the series, sometimes abruptly, leaving lasting impressions on fans.

Bruce Altman as Mayor Robert Levitt (Seasons 1 & 3)

Bruce Altman appeared early in the series as Mayor Robert Levitt, a recurring role in season 1. After losing the 2011 election, he returned in season 3's "Men in Black" when his daughter was arrested. Altman has not publicly discussed leaving the show but continued acting in TV and film, including roles in Mr. Robot (20152017) and Power Book II: Ghost (20202024), and appeared in the final Fifty Shades films (20172018).

Jennifer Esposito as Detective Jackie Curatola (Seasons 13)

Jennifer Esposito played Detective Jackie Curatola, Danny Reagan's partner, in the first three seasons. Her departure halfway through season 3 came after she was diagnosed with celiac disease and needed a lighter workload. Esposito later expressed frustration with CBS over her treatment but returned for guest appearances in the final seasons. Post-Blue Bloods, she appeared on NCIS (20162017), The Boys (20192020), and made her directorial debut with Fresh Kills (2023).

Nicholas Turturro as Sergeant Anthony Renzulli (Seasons 16)

Nicholas Turturro portrayed Sergeant Anthony Renzulli, a mentor to Jamie Reagan, for six seasons. He vanished from the series after a brief season 6 appearance, with no official explanation. Turturro later acted in Law & Order: SVU (20192020) and The Family Business (20182020), and appeared in films such as BlacKkKlansman (2018) and Highest 2 Lowest (2025).

Amy Carlson as Linda Reagan (Seasons 17)

Amy Carlson was a mainstay as Linda Reagan, an ER nurse and Danny's wife, for seven seasons. She left the show following an offscreen helicopter crash between seasons 7 and 8. Carlson stated it was her choice to exit but was surprised by how her character died. Since leaving, she appeared in The Society (2019), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), and played Captain Emily Pearson in Apple TV+'s Smoke (2025).

Sami Gayle as Nicky Reagan-Boyle (Seasons 110)

Sami Gayle portrayed Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Erin Reagan's daughter, for ten seasons. She stepped away early in season 10 to focus on Columbia University but returned for guest appearances. Gayles career includes films like Vampire Academy (2014), Noah (2014), Candy Jar (2018), and originating the role of Adele in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Bad Cinderella (2023).

David Ramsey as Mayor Carter Poole (Seasons 27)

David Ramsey played Mayor Carter Poole from season 2 until season 7, resigning after surviving an assassination attempt. Ramsey is widely recognized for his role as John Diggle across the Arrowverse shows including Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow. He most recently appeared in Netflixs The Hunting Party (2025).

All 14 seasons of Blue Bloods are available for streaming on Paramount+.

Author: Sophia Brooks