‘Nashville’ Cast Reacts to Connie Britton’s Exit
Many of the Nashville cast members mourned the loss of Rayna James in some emotional posts throughout social media.
It’s the end of an era for Rayna James as she tragically passed away in the most recent heartbreaking episode of CMT’s Nashville.
After being held hostage during an assault with her stalker and surviving a critical car accident on the way home, Rayna’s recovery looked hopeful among doctors and family. But following complications of one of her surgeries, she died due to her failing organs after artificially receiving blood pressure assistance. Both Nashies and the cast mourned the loss of Rayna, as well as said a heartfelt goodbye to Connie Britton for the duration of the series.
Just as social media blew up as a shocking sensation regarding the series surprise, Britton went on the record to say how much playing the character of Rayna James has changed her and how difficult it will be leaving the cast and crew who have become a second family to her while filming in Music City.
“It has been an honor to be a part of that creation,” the actress wrote in part in a lengthy letter to fans after the episode aired.
Many of the cast members also sent their love and dedication to Britton through Instagram and Twitter as they watched the show in time with fans on Thursday night to be at peace with the show’s decision. Take a look at some of their candid reactions below:
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Crying along with you, @CharlesEsten. 💛 #NashvilleCMT — Clare Bowen (@clarembee) February 24, 2017
My mascara is ruined….#NashvilleCMT — Sam Palladio (@SamPalladio) February 24, 2017
To our community of #Nashies … I am grateful. You have shared pain and helped each other heal. You make our show special.
— Chris Carmack (@RealCarmack) February 24, 2017
Nashville will continue on with season five on Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET on CMT.