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The actress, who played Vanessa Taylor, decided to travel to the Philippines and help others in the Nov. 2 episode. She is the latest cast member to exit the medical drama, following Brian Tee, Guy Lockard and Sarah Rafferty.
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Asjha Cooper is an American actress born in Denton, Texas. She has appeared in TV shows and movies such as Everybody Wants Some!!, Hysteria, and There's Someone Inside Your House.
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Nov 3, 2022 · Why is Asjha Cooper leaving Chicago Med? Cooper first joined the cast of Chicago Med during Season 6 and was an instant favorite among fans. However, after only two seasons, she's walking away from the role of Vanessa. Variety confirmed in November 2022, that Cooper exited on the November 2 episode.
- Jennifer Roback
Nov 3, 2022 · Asjha Cooper, who played Dr. Vanessa Taylor, will not return to the medical drama for Season 8. She revealed her departure in a conversation with her on-screen mother, Maggie Campbell, and will pursue a new career in the Philippines.
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Sep 7, 2022 · Asjha Cooper is a rising star who plays the daughter of a nurse on NBC's "Chicago Med." She started her career as a teen actor and has also appeared in horror movies and other TV shows.
Nov 3, 2022 · The actress, who played Dr. Vanessa Taylor, is departing the NBC drama series to pursue a new job in the Philippines. She reconnected with her birth mother Maggie Lockwood, played by Marlyne Barrett, in the latest episode.
Nov 3, 2022 · Dr. Vanessa Taylor (Asjha Cooper) decides to defer her residency and work in a new clinic in the Philippines after treating a patient with scurvy. Maggie is shocked and disappointed by her daughter's sudden decision.
