‘Chicago Med’ Producers and Fans Say Goodbye to Star Nick Gehlfuss After Surprise Exit: ‘We Love You’
The production company behind “Chicago Med” and fans of the show bid a fond farewell to longtime series star Nick Gehlfuss following the surprise exit of his character, Dr. Will Halstead, in Wednesday’s Season 8 finale.
“We love you, @TheNickGehlfuss. Thank you for 8 years,” Wolf Entertainment tweeted after the NBC show’s Season finale aired.
We love you, @TheNickGehlfuss. Thank you for 8 years pic.twitter.com/pEH5xPYipn
— Wolf Entertainment (@WolfEnt) May 25, 2023
The episode saw Halstead leaving Gaffney Chicago Medical Center and reuniting with his former fiancee, Natalie, courtesy of a cameo appearance by Torrey DeVitto, who played the character until her exit from the show at the beginning of Season 7.
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Wolf Entertainment wasn’t, of course, alone. Fans expressed various feelings, from appreciation, to disbelief, to feeling like the show lost its “heart,” and plenty in between.
“Actually crying I haven’t done this since Otis death,” one fan wrote.
“Literally in tears,” wrote another. “Was not expecting that and I was so sad but so happy to see Natalie.”
“It took me eight years to like him even a bit, but he was the better Halstead in the end. Still, I hope whoever replaces him is super awesome,” another fan said.
See some more reactions below:
Thank you for bringing Will to our screens for 8 years
It’s so bittersweet but I can’t wait to see what I’m store for you in this next chapter after #ChicagoMed
— Danyelミ☆
(@_danny0825) May 25, 2023
I kept watching SVU after @Chris_Meloni, kept watching Fire after Jesse Spencer left and PD after @jesseleesoffer left, and kept watching FBI Most Wanted after Julian McMahon left. I’m gonna keep watching Chicago Med even with @TheNickGehlfuss leaving https://t.co/TjG00gEbcu
— Justin Wulach/William M. Buttlicker (@OtherBeardedOne) May 25, 2023
Hope to see Nick directing next season.
— Rachel Lewis (@raelew77) May 25, 2023
Will reunited with Natalie again! #ChicagoMed finale https://t.co/os97tgZwPQ
— Carolyn
(@CPercySearle) May 25, 2023
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Literally in tears. Was not expecting that and I was so sad but so happy to see Natalie. When someone yelled Will I knew it was Owen and I knew Natalie was gonna be there.
— Megan Parrish (@MeganPa09915154) May 25, 2023
Halstead Bros were the heart and soul of the @NBCOneChicago, it won’t be the same. It’s a shame.
— El Iván Hernández (@IvHer77) May 25, 2023
Nope not happy that he is leaving he will be missed
— irene cadot (@dannysvalentine) May 25, 2023
it took me eight years to like him even a bit, but he was the better Halstead in the end. Still, I hope whoever replaces him is super awesome!
— Barbie Furtado (@BarbieFurtado) May 25, 2023
Actually crying I haven't done this since Otis death https://t.co/HbnXpoOI5H
— Kalie
(@Kals___) May 25, 2023
Saying goodbye to BOTH Halstead brothers in one year?!
— Jo
(@ChicagoPDFan51) May 25, 2023
— Grace Balzer
(@gbalzer1871) May 25, 2023
You will be missed. Wishing you continued success in your new endeavors. https://t.co/rWxteTzbMq
— Bachie (@Bachie36371436) May 25, 2023
