Blue Bloods: Tragedies, Spin-Offs, and Tom Selleck's Sentiments

*Blue Bloods*, which aired from 2010 to 2024, followed the Reagan family, many of whom worked for the NYPD. The show became a household name, but the cast mourned numerous co-star deaths, often featuring tribute cards at the end of episodes. Recent passings include Alex Duong, who played Sonny Le, who died of a rare form of cancer in March 2026, and Ed Wheeler, who played Councilman Welsh, died in October 2024 from complications of pneumonia. Other tragedies include Treat Williams, who played Lenny Ross, and Nick Cordero, who played Victor Lugo.

Following the end of *Blue Bloods*, CBS announced the spin-off *Boston Blue*, which follows Donnie Wahlberg's character Danny Reagan as he takes a position with the Boston P.D. Wahlberg shared that Tom Selleck has been supportive of the new series, though Selleck himself has expressed reservations about immediately returning to the role of Frank Reagan. He wants to ensure that *Blue Bloods* maintains its place in television history.

The cancellation of *Blue Bloods* was a disappointment for Selleck and the cast, given the show's consistent performance and positive environment. Wahlberg noted that the end of the show felt like losing a family. *Boston Blue* has inherited the original series' Friday night time slot, continuing the *Blue Bloods* legacy.

*Boston Blue* is a spin-off series from *Blue Bloods*, starring Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, who moves to the Boston P.D.

As of now, Tom Selleck has not committed to appearing in *Boston Blue*, but Donnie Wahlberg has stated that the door remains open for future appearances.

According to Tom Selleck, the show was always taken for granted despite its consistent performance.

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