Why did Linda leave the show?
Linda Reagan’s abrupt departure from Blue Bloods was due to Amy Carlson’s decision not to renew her contract. Linda Reagan’s character was quickly killed off in an off-screen helicopter crash, leaving fans without closure. During the first seven seasons, Blue Bloods’ Danny and Linda were the only married couple among the younger generation of Reagans. Although they loved each other, they often didn’t see eye-to-eye on issues related to Danny’s work decisions or how to raise their two sons.
Why did Linda slap John?
Linda slaps John when he calls her Mother, and after he always calls her Linda. Gene is likely Linda’s favorite child.However, Linda is dead by the time John finds her again. John is devastated by the double blow of the knowledge that his mother didn’t remember him in her last minutes combined with the fact that his grief is marginalized by a society that couldn’t care less.Season 1 Episode 52 – Morning Sickness Linda finds out she is pregnant with Phillip being the father.Linda later invites Sharon to live with the Carters but her guilt grows, especially when Keanu’s mother Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) becomes convinced that Phil has killed him, causing her to drink heavily again.