I have been touched by your compassion and enthusiasm.

I loved playing Linda: wife to Danny, mother to Jack and Sean, nurse and working mom.

Im proud of my contribution to building this series.

Im so grateful to CBS and theBlue Bloodscast and crew.

Mostly, I am grateful to the fans who have supported me and the show.

Peace, blessings and many love you mores to all of you.

Carlson had been part of the shows main cast since its inception in 2010.

Hes looking at life through a different lens, the shows executive producer Kevin Wadetold EW.

Theres an element of circumspection and a bit of introspection as he considers the residual collateral damage.

As for Wahlberg, hes ready for whatever the writers throw at him.

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