15 times an important character left a popular show

"Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" New York Premiere - Source: Getty
"Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band" New York Premiere - Source: Getty

14) Michael Scott played by Steve Carell (The Office)

"Despicable Me 4" Photocall In London - Source: Getty
"Despicable Me 4" Photocall In London - Source: Getty

The departure of Steve Carell from the series The Office after Season 7 marked the final curtain call for the series. Carell, who played the quirky, inappropriate Michael Scott, needed to leave the show to explore other horizons and felt that was the right time for him to leave. It was emotional as Michael, the character, was saying goodbye to Dunder Mifflin and headed out to begin a life with his fiancée, Holly. Carell was missing from the show, and Michael was at the center of its humor and heart, but The Office continued for two more seasons with fresh dynamics of leadership.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala