Melina Kanakaredes will leave CSI:NY

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After 6 seasons as part of the succesfull TV show CSI: New York, actress Melina Kanakaredes declined a contract extension offered by CBS.  


In the show she incarnates detective Stella Bonasera and shares the screen with Gary Sinise.


Kanakaredes comments: 

"I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on CSI: NY, and I will treasure them forever!"

It is rumored that Sela Ward is being considered to star on the show's upcoming 7th season.