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

Florek's Unexpected Farewell from SVU

Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was not anticipated. After over three decades on the show, Florek says his exit was a surprise. He has shared his feelings about the sudden change, which has been reported by TVLine, People.com, and IMDb. Florek's departure marks a significant moment in the long-established show, which has been a staple of television for decades.

“Florek's departure marks a significant moment in the long-established show, which has been a staple of television for decades,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Stanley Stow Staffing, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was not anticipated....

Nov 2 — Florek's departure marks a significant moment in the long-established show, which has been a staple of televis...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Stanley Stow Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanley Stow Staffing desk and last updated 23:44 UTC.

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