When Leonard Goldberg passed away, the cast of “Blue Bloods” released an outpouring of memories and grief on their social media accounts and to a variety of outlets. “Leonard Goldberg was quite simply irreplaceable. As a creative force, as a boss, as a friend, as a husband, and a father. His unwavering commitment to our show inspired all of us to take to heart his frequently asked question, ‘What can we do to make it better?’ Rest in peace, my friend,” Tom Selleck said in a statement to Deadline, released just after the executive producer’s passing.
Donny Wahlberg made a post about Goldberg on his Instagram, adding a picture of the two of them together with Selleck to ... and describing how Goldberg convinced him to take the role of Danny Reagan. “I cannot count the profound ways that he has changed my life — beyond giving me the role of a lifetime. He was a mentor, a friend and a father figure. Not just to me, but to so many,” his statement read in part. It’s a touching sentiment since Wahlberg worried he would be fired from the drama, especially after meeting Selleck. Fortunately, Selleck ended up loving Wahlberg’s work, especially his quick-minded improvisations.
Gregory Jbara, who plays NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Garrett Moore, also shared the news of Goldberg’s passing with a heavy heart on his Facebook account.
Though Goldberg is no longer with us, “Blue Bloods” — and the many TV shows and movies he brought to life — continue to live on.