Taylor Kinney

A source confirmed to Deadline on Friday that the actor, 41, will be taking a break from the NBC drama series to deal with personal matters.

that debuted in 2014. Unknown future: He is one of the few main cast members that appear on every episode and NBC has not yet reported on how he will be written out of the show for the indefinite future He is one of the few main cast members that appear on every episode and NBC has not yet reported on how he will be written out of the show for the indefinite future.

The actor has played Lieutenant Kelly Severide since Chicago Fire premiered in 2012.

[the city has been good to me](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJeleeedgeE)," he previously said. Deadline was the first to report [the news](https://deadline.com/2023/01/taylor-kinney-leave-of-absence-chicago-fire-1235228974/). We've done scenes on the lake." The actor, 41, has played Lieutenant Kelly Severide since Chicago Fire premiered in 2012. and Chicago Med. [Chicago Fire](https://people.com/tag/chicago-fire/) confirmed to PEOPLE that star [Taylor Kinney](https://people.com/tag/taylor-kinney/) is taking a leave of absence from the series.

Is Kelly Severide leaving Chicago Fire? The outlet made it clear that Kinney's departure was somewhat last-minute, and that the cast and crew of the show were ...

The announcement made on his behalf was not akin to an official “leaving” statement, but something that was unavoidable. If anything, the teasers and storylines for season 11 were focused squarely on the character. This makes sense, since none of the recent Fire episodes have suggested Severide would be leaving.

Taylor Kinney has been playing Kelly Severide on 'Chicago Fire' since 2012 — learn more about his absence.

[returned for the season 10 finale](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/chicago-fires-jesse-spencer-returning-for-season-10-finale-details/) in May 2022. [the Dick Wolf family](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/one-chicago-a-guide-to-how-dick-wolf-characters-are-related/) as he entered season 11. Its fate for season 12 [has yet to be announced](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/which-tv-shows-are-renewed-which-are-canceled-in-2023-2024/).) He noted he would finish out his obligations on the remaining season 11 episodes. “It’s never lost on me how special it is to be a part of something with [the] longevity this has, and it’s a testament to Dick Wolf [and] the team of people that he puts together,” Kinney told Us. [played Lieutenant Kelly Severide](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/chicago-fire-1st-look-taylor-kinneys-severides-daring-rescue/) since the show’s 2012 premiere — and is one of the handful of original cast members who still appears on every episode. [Jesse Spencer](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/jesse-spencer/), who portrayed Lieutenant Matthew Casey from day one, surprised fans in October 2021 when announced his exit from the long-running drama. It was a big event.” [told Us Weekly and other reporters](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jesse-spencer-explains-chicago-fire-exit-when-hell-return/) at the time. “It was a family affair. [Vampire Diaries](https://www.usmagazine.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries/) alum will be written out of the show for the foreseeable future. That’s a long stretch.”

Find out if "Chicago Fire" star Taylor Kinney is married, who fans think may be his wife, and his dating history with Lady Gaga.

[Taylor Kinney](https://parade.com/tag/taylor-kinney) keeps his personal [life](https://parade.com/937586/parade/life-quotes/) relatively private, and that's likely the result of previously dating one of the most famous people on the planet. I sold 30 million and lost Luke. [September](https://parade.com/living/september-holidays-observances) 2022, but didn't interact with his character. In relationships, you have to move together," she said in the film. “I sold 10 million [records] and lost Matt. “Me and Taylor are fighting, so that sucks,” she said in the film. "Just like all couples we have ups and downs, and we have been taking a break. He is, however, a proud and doting dog dad. She was seen raising a glass with firefighters, but doesn't have any lines in the episode. The [Chicago Fire](https://parade.com/tag/chicago-fie) star's dating history is a relatively quiet one, save for one Grammy and Oscar-winning ex, that is. They've been together since at least March 2022, when he first shared snaps of Cruger on Instagram; they made their first public appearance a month later at an Operation Smile event. She is his first public

The Dick Wolf procedural's cast and crew were told about Kinney's decision on Friday; his surprise absence is expected to require script rewrites. Kinney has ...

He has also appeared on every single one of the procedural’s spinoffs — Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. No specific information about the matter is known at this time. [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2023/01/taylor-kinney-leave-of-absence-chicago-fire-1235228974/) was the first to report Kinney’s leave of absence.

Kinney's Kelly Severide is a member of Rescue Squad 3. He was long known as a ladies man on the drama (surprised?) but has recently been in a more stable ...

He was long known as a ladies man on the drama (surprised?) but has recently been in a more stable relationship with Stella Kidd, played by Miranda Rae Mayo. Kinney has been nominated three times for a People’s Choice Award for his work on the series. Kinney has starred as the firefighter on the Dick Wolf procedural since its launch in 2012.

It seems Kelly Severide will be taking a break from leading Squad 3. Taylor Kinney, who has played the fearless firefighter on all 11 seasons of Chicago ...

Severide has been a firehouse staple as many around him have come and gone, with How long the actor will be gone — and how this will affect his character — is yet to be known. [Taylor Kinney](https://ew.com/person/taylor-kinney/), who has played the fearless firefighter on all 11 seasons of [Chicago Fire](https://ew.com/creative-work/chicago-fire/), is on a leave of absence to deal with a personal matter, a source close to the production tells EW.

Taylor Kinney va prendre une pause de Chicago Fire. L'acteur qui incarne le pompier Kelly Severide depuis le début de la série vient de prendre un congé et ...

Severide est un pilier de la caserne de pompiers car beaucoup autour de lui sont venus et repartis, avec Casey (Jesse Spencer) disant au revoir plus récemment. Selon une source proche de la production, ce serait pour raison personnelle qui n’a pas été communiquée. L’acteur qui incarne le pompier Kelly Severide depuis le début de la série vient de prendre un congé et quitte la série pour une durée non déterminée.

Taylor Kinney was overwhelmed with messages of support after it was revealed the Chicago Fire actor was forced to step away from the drama.

Hopefully, he will be back. He will truly be missed… Hope all will be well and he can return soon.” He is only human just like the rest of us. @JoJoPeekMurray added: “I hope everything is ok with Taylor. Chicago Fire first premiered in 2012 and was an immediate hit with viewers who were enthralled by the gripping storylines.