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All good things must come to an end, includingTorrey DeVittoandYaya DaCosta’s time onChicago Med.
InDeVitto’s post, she acknowledged the fond experience she had from being a part of the NBC hit.
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TheVampire Diariesalum added, “Thank you to all you loyal watchers who adored her as much as I did. I can’t wait to share what’s to come with all of you. New adventures await! With love and gratitude, Torrey ❤️.”
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“After six amazing seasons of working with some of the most dedicated people in the business, learning wild medical jargon, growing as an actor and as a person … my time as April Sexton onChicago Medhas come to a close,” she wrote.
“I am so grateful to [co-creator] Dick Wolf, [executive producer] Peter Jankowski, show runners Andy Schneider and Diane Frolov, our producers (and stellar directors) Michael Waxman and Michael Pressman, and the entire Wolf Entertainment team for believing in me from the show’s very inception, and for giving April wings to explore such dynamic storylines,” she continued. “The cast and crew were so good to me and the background actors gave me so much energy and love, even in silence. Thank you Alex for always keeping my makeup on point! Thank you, Rukey! Thank you, Albert for coming in for the last 2 seasons of April’s hair story!”
DaCosta noted that the cast is “phenomenal” as she proceeded to give each of them a special shout-out. She added, “I appreciate y’all so much. I’m going to miss everyone dearly, and of course, all of you who watch the show religiously and have also become part of the One Chicago family. With love and gratitude… farewell 🙏🏾.”
NBC declined to provide further comment to PEOPLE on DeVitto and DaCosta’s exits. However, according to Deadline, fellow original cast members S. Epatha Merkerson,Oliver Platt,Nick Gehlfuss,Brian Teeand Marlyne Barrett are expected to return.
Chicago Medpremiered on NBC in 2015. The popular drama follows the medical staff who work for Gaffney Chicago Medical Center’s emergency department.
Before season 5 concluded in April 2020, NBC renewedChicago Medthat February through season 8. The show’s sixth season premiered in November.
Chicago Medairs Wednesdays (8 p.m. ET) on NBC.
source: people.com
