SVU’s Shocking Death Marks the End of an Era for One of Its Greatest Characters

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Law & Order: SVU, Season 27Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has bid farewell to numerous characters over the years, but few have had as profound an impact on fans as the death of Captain Donald Cragen. First appearing in the original series and played by Dann Florek for over a decade, Cragen was not merely another figure of authority; he was the glue that held the team together, a steady hand when everyone else faltered.