SINCE premiering in 2015, Chicago Med has seen several stars leave the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center's team.
Asjha Cooper, who portrays the role of Vanessa Taylor, is among the latest stars to walk away from the medical drama, and now fans want to know why.
Why is Asjha Cooper leaving Chicago Med?
Cooper first joined the cast of Chicago Med during Season 6 and was an instant favorite among fans.
However, after only two seasons, she's walking away from the role of Vanessa.
Variety confirmed in November 2022, that Cooper exited on the November 2 episode.
At the time, fans saw Vanessa tell her biological mom, Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett), that she is going to travel to the Philippines to help others.
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“This is my calling,” Vanessa told Maggie at the end of the episode.
Despite Cooper's exit being confirmed, a reason for her sudden departure was not given.
She now joins the list of several doctors who have walked away this season, including Guy Lockard, who played Dr Dylan Scott, and Sarah Rafferty, who played Dr Pamela Blake.
Brian Tee, who plays the role of Dr Ethan Choi, is also scheduled to exit the show later this year, Variety notes.
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What have fans said about Asjha's exit?
Shortly after Cooper's last episode aired, several fans and co-stars took to Twitter to express their feelings about her departure.
Barrett was among the stars to say farewell to her on-screen daughter, with an emotional tweet.
"She’s going! A New Journey Begins! Will miss this one!" Barrett wrote.
Other fans expressed anger and seemed to be upset about her leaving.
"VANESSA TAYLOR IS LEAVING ME WHAT THE F***," one fan wrote.
"WE CAN'T LOOSE VANESSA TAYLOR," another proclaimed.
How can I watch Chicago Med?
Chicago Med is a part of NBC's Chicago franchise, which also includes Chicago Fire and Chicago PD.
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New episodes can be watched live on NBC Wednesdays at 8pm EST.
The show can also be streamed on Peacock and Hulu with an active subscription.
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