The real reason why Pauley Perrette left NCIS will shock you
Pauley Perrette’s exit from NCIS in 2018 after 15 years on the show shocked fans, especially given how beloved her character, Abby Sciuto, had become. Abby, with her signature Gothic style and upbeat personality,captured the hearts of viewers and made Pauley one of the most popular actresses on U.S. primetime television at the time. So, what led to her departure from the show, and what has she said about it? Here’s a closer look at the reasons behind her exit and what followed. Pauley’s departure came at the end of NCIS’s 15th season.