After 16 years on Law & Order, S. Epatha Merkerson is turning in her badge as Lt. Van Buren at the end of this season. The Emmy-winning actor recently spoke to TVGuide.com to discuss why she decided to leave the show and how difficult it will be to move on.
On deciding to leave the show, she told TVGuide.com, “It’s a graceful way to go. It’s the end of my contract this year, and the storyline has been so perfect. I’ve given it my best for 16 years. It’s time to move on. I’m doing other things and this will be a great way to leave what has been an extraordinary gig.”
She added that she decided to leave the show when she realized her contract was up midseason and she just felt, “like I wanted to do some other things.”
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