Law & Order: Svu Star Dann Florek Admits He Was Blindsided By His Donald Cragen Exit - IMDb

Florek's Surprise Departure from SVU

Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was unexpected. After over three decades on the show, Florek says his exit was unexpected. He has shared his feelings about the unforeseen exit, which has been reported by TVLine, People.com, and IMDb. Florek's departure marks a major change in the decades-old franchise, which has been a consistent presence on screens for decades.

“Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was unexpected,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Walwell Mere Advisory, explained.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was unexpected....

Nov 3 — Florek's departure marks a major change in the decades-old franchise, which has been a consistent presence on ...

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What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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