It's strange how devastated we feel when a beloved character gets removed from a TV show. We invest so much time in following their story, and suddenly they either relocate or meet an untimely demise in a random car accident! While there are some cases where actors were dismissed due to their misconduct, often it's their own decision to depart.
It's difficult to fathom why a star would walk away from a show at the pinnacle of its success, but it happens. Let's explore the reasons behind these actors making that challenging choice. Be warned that when a character is written out, they don't typically go on to live a peaceful life on a picturesque farm.
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