Amy Carlson’s departure from “Blue Bloods” as Linda Reagan, a main character and beloved wife of Danny Reagan, was due to her contract expiring with CBS after Season 7.
Opting not to renew her contract, Carlson chose to leave the show, resulting in Linda’s abrupt off-screen death in a helicopter crash between Seasons 7 and 8. This sudden and unceremonious exit, briefly mentioned only in the Season 8 premiere, left fans and Carlson herself feeling dissatisfied and lacking closure, as her character’s significant role was quickly terminated without a proper send-off.
