{"id":1958800,"date":"2025-08-13T21:50:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1958800"},"modified":"2025-08-13T21:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:50:11","slug":"exiting-chicago-fire-star-daniel-kyri-says-emotional-goodbye-to-his-character-darren-ritter-you-made-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/exiting-chicago-fire-star-daniel-kyri-says-emotional-goodbye-to-his-character-darren-ritter-you-made-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Exiting Chicago Fire Star Daniel Kyri Says Emotional Goodbye to His Character Darren Ritter: \u2018You Made History\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Just days after sharing behind-the-scenes shots of his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tvline.com\/news\/chicago-fire-season-14-daniel-kyri-returning-darren-ritter-1235485272\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u201climited\u201d Chicago Fire return;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\u201climited\u201d <em>Chicago Fire<\/em> return<\/a>, Daniel Kyri is now officially saying goodbye to the NBC series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI filmed my last scenes as [Darren] Ritter [and] I\u2019m still so amazed that my first-ever TV gig \u2014 a role that was originally meant for just three episodes \u2014 turned into seven incredible years (SEVEN?!?!! Whatttt???!) and spanned eight seasons of this iconic show!\u201d Kyri wrote on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNTeVQfxwqq\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a> on Tuesday. \u201cWhile I know I may never find another cast and crew as amazing as this one, I intend to carry what I\u2019ve learned from you to every set in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from TVLine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actor went on to thank his reps, Wolf Entertainment and \u201ceveryone involved in the creation of Darren Ritter, to every writer who recognized me [and] aligned with my intention [and] vision for the potential of this character.\u201d He also thanked fans for embracing and celebrating Ritter \u201cfor every aspect of his humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>chicago fire season 14 who is returning<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Chicago Fire<\/em> Season 14: Everything We Know<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/chicago-fire-season-14-everything-011323095.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:View List;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\"><span>View List<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kyri also acknowledged his co-stars, highlighting their \u201crelentless loyalty, compassion [and] love throughout my time on this show [and] now as I move through this enormous transition in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He ended his emotional farewell by paying tribute to his character: \u201c<em>Chicago Fire<\/em> changed my life. Bringing Darren Ritter to the screen has transformed [and] healed me in equal measure. He is a man who embodies empathy, humility, compassion, and unwavering bravery to save lives. His heroism is further fortified by the way he navigates the world \u2014 a gay Black firefighter who is proud, fierce, loyal [and] whole \u2014 a possibility I never got to see onscreen in my childhood but desperately craved\u2026 I am so humbled [and] proud to have portrayed you. I\u2019m thrilled that my inner child would have looked at you each week in awe of everything you represent. You made history. Thank you so much, Darren Ritter. And goodbye.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tvline.com\/casting-news\/chicago-fire-daniel-kyri-jake-lockett-leaving-ritter-carver-1235436502\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:It was first revealed in May;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">It was first revealed in May<\/a> that Kyri and fellow series regular Jake Lockett would be leaving the drama ahead of Season 14. But Ritter was not formally written out of the series in the Season 13 finale, which left the door open for Kyri to return and wrap up his character\u2019s storyline. Back in May, showrunner <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tvline.com\/interviews\/chicago-fire-recap-season-13-finale-stella-pregnant-1235451599\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andrea Newman told TVLine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Andrea Newman told TVLine<\/a>\u00a0that they didn\u2019t have a set plan for addressing his departure, but that there were \u201clots of possibilities there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Read Kyri\u2019s full statement below, then hit the comments with your reactions to his emotional goodbye!<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best of TVLine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sign up for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.email.tvline.com\/signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TVLine's Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TVLine&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31XsHSx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TkcoeG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Twitter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Twitter<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TntOHq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just days after sharing behind-the-scenes shots of his \u201climited\u201d Chicago Fire return, Daniel Kyri is now officially saying goodbye to the NBC series. \u201cI filmed my last scenes as [Darren] Ritter [and] I\u2019m still so amazed that my first-ever TV gig \u2014 a role that was originally meant for just three episodes \u2014 turned into [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1958801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[339777,339781,344250,344249,344252,344248,344251,319150],"class_list":["post-1958800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-chicago-fire","tag-daniel-kyri","tag-darren","tag-darren-ritter","tag-kyri","tag-ritter","tag-saying-goodbye","tag-tvline"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exiting-Chicago-Fire-Star-Daniel-Kyri-Says-Emotional-Goodbye-to.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1958800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1958800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1958800\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1958801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1958800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1958800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1958800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}