From 2003 to 2018, Pauley Perrette played Abby Sciuto on NCIS, becoming a fan favorite. Her co-star, Brian Dietzen, addressed rumors of her return but wasn’t aware of any specific plans. Pauley herself confirmed she has no plans to return to the show.
After leaving NCIS, Pauley briefly starred in the NBC sitcom “Broke,” which was canceled after one season. She retired from acting in 2020. Pauley shared a personal post on Twitter, revealing that she had a stroke and faced other traumatic events but remains thankful and strong.
The actress posted a video marking the one-year anniversary of her stroke and recounted surviving other life-threatening incidents. Fans expressed their support for her during this challenging time.