Jesse Lee Soffer Leaves Chicago PD, Heart Surgery Plot And 10 Years Of Show

No, Jesse Lee Soffer did not have heart surgery. He has not been seriously ill, either. The American actor has good health and an incredible body. 

Some of his fans also expressed their concern over his sudden departure from the NBC series Chicago PD. However, he did not mention the health part while announcing his exit. So, he must have a healthy life.

Besides, in the show, Jesse Lee Soffer portrays a character named Jay Halstead, a detective and a member of the CPD Intelligence Unit. His father, Pat Halstead, was not feeling well and had heart issues. 

When he went to the hospital, Dr. Connor examined his condition and concluded Pat required heart surgery. But Connor also mentioned the non-surgical alternative to Pat. Will argued that it wasn't long-lasting, but Pat ignored him and insisted that he already knew what he wanted.

After all the denial, pat finally agreed to have heart surgery. Will and Jay waited outside while the surgery was being done. Jay, who insisted everything would be alright, was less concerned than Will. After that, Will attempted to tell his father why he should watch what he ate, but his father cut him off by holding him. 

Jesse Lee Soffer, th actor who played Detective Jay Halstead for almost ten years in the Chicago PD franchise, including his debut in Chicago Fire, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and the spin-off show Chicago Med, decided to leave th series.

He confirmed on Twitter that the upcoming 10th season would be the last time fans see him as Detective Jay. "I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years," he said in his statement.

Soffer first appeared as Jay in 2013 from NBC Chicago Fire and played in 18 episodes in a recurring role. A year later, Chicago PD premiered, and his character became a series regular, playing in 159 episodes across nine seasons from 2014.

In addition to being a fan favorite, Halstead is one of the series's most notable characters, and his marriage to Hailey Upton was the central plot of Season 9.

Fans are understandably shocked by the news that Jesse Lee Soffer would depart Chicago P.D. during Season 10. Variety says that Soffer will leave his role as Detective Jay Halstead early in the following season, which leaves a massive gap in the show.

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According to the Celebrity Net Worth, CSI: Miami star and Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Lee Soffer has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

His bread and butter is, of course, his acting profession, but Soffer is expected to have money from his other endeavors like brand endorsements and commercials.

Besides, his Chicago PD counterpart Jason Beghe, an experienced and super talented actor, has a net worth of $9 million as of mid-2022.

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