Here are some of the series that lived on after a star’s exit.
Two years later, Spaceywas droppedfollowing a series of sexual misconduct allegations.
Spacey’s rep said the actor would take time to “seek evaluation and treatment.”
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Marshall was left to finish out the series solo.
The show officially wrapped asThe Hogan Familyin 1990.
While that transition did not go quite as planned,Cheerscontinued to be successful.
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Kirstie Alley joined the sitcom, which lasted for another six seasons.
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Jeremy Clarkson ledTop Gearfor 13 years until 2015.
I’ve been saying that since the day I lost my virginity.
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