{"id":14177,"date":"2026-05-13T09:17:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=14177"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:17:44","slug":"from-televisions-coolest-detective-to-a-quiet-life-away-from-hollywood-at-68-david-caruso-looks-almost-unrecognizable-today-leaving-fans-shocked-by-his-dramatic-transformation-his-sudden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=14177","title":{"rendered":"From Television\u2019s Coolest Detective to a Quiet Life Away From Hollywood: At 68, David Caruso Looks Almost Unrecognizable Today, Leaving Fans Shocked by His Dramatic Transformation, His Sudden Disappearance From Fame, and the Untold Story Behind the Actor Who Once Ruled Primetime Television With His Intense Stare, Iconic One-Liners, and Unforgettable Presence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a006f00-87c8-8391-b424-b4942596b966-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a006f00-87c8-8391-b424-b4942596b966-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-64\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"412002bb-2c50-41bf-afeb-e0c359efa793\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"663\">David Caruso, once one of television\u2019s most recognizable faces, has spent the last decade living almost entirely outside the spotlight. Best known for his unforgettable roles in the hit series <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">NYPD Blue<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">CSI: Miami<\/span><\/span>, Caruso became a defining television figure of the 1990s and early 2000s. With his sharp stare, gravelly voice, fiery red hair, and dramatic delivery, he created characters audiences never forgot. Whether portraying Detective John Kelly on <em data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"524\">NYPD Blue<\/em> or Horatio Caine on <em data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"557\">CSI: Miami<\/em>, he carried an intensity that made him stand out from nearly every other actor on television at the time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"1092\">Today, however, the 68-year-old actor looks dramatically different from the polished television image millions remember. Recent public photos have surprised fans online, with many commenting that they barely recognized him at all. The transformation has sparked widespread discussion, but behind the headlines lies a much deeper story about fame, ambition, reinvention, and the realities of aging away from Hollywood cameras.<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/Zlq8tLUG2WSx8QG3NEERuTfRuF3A575yaEWh6nBUYBAUWMyoUUQR1pQeRHwrNf9QcNJ29mlN_RQYIVrqckFUyNQNRMTeJVWeiwu2djDiIC_WZGhaYmTvsvrpyMrjZ7CJnWsIYerSeAFZFz6-bjhw4umpJKGzt0GyFI5tRFVYWmk?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/4VTHyAmuUiR8V03lftChqLGJkUED-1uTezmf0ziSi6p1kYbEgwUCYDv2yq2JtKvNDrS28QXCdZLEZQ9-cpK7ukDMIIn8lkbPSlWH95BZ0CqwLSGno3AMc7A7qr7dq6k6pLCm-wwaGiQVcxpMC7IM7Dl0RXHSP7wY7kq3sEosJ5ULGGg6uJnI7XyaQ6ZFnzdj?purpose=fullsize\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/UJy_8XDqFP781j9rZvJcIl60-7wxegdk9fA1bQj_Tf79zLPVaHc8ZTaN4_IGSlmIYPLhXH3pcE7qwsiglRYal-LHVneUGc2rX_8m4w4YpbiGcS45TKVKlpalaHMZmTyNW2j3B095dhx3wdZn2NlCYpjIDEVEyO1RpXF5AzXyO48?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/I65qUkTEAWeM8uPG0P0CaYhsHYln5GBWxyKzltE57a_Vt31mpH7PJM3_Dtf9xYAq-IKufHra82ufAvE1zp-N8m-adsB6VByuLyiGs1L5aKFfdvGIBdM0Btqq2bp202Q-1hxO-FvA1EhA5cWiSEkvGQ4hITMlLFWMsk8T6rY8dFCGRWszeS4dVgT8nVpmjdKd?purpose=fullsize\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute inset-x-2 bottom-2 z-0 flex max-w-[calc(100%-1rem)] flex-wrap items-end justify-end gap-1.5\">\n<div class=\"shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\"><span class=\"text-xs font-semibold\">6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1679\">Born on January 7, 1956, in the New York City borough of Queens, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">David Caruso<\/span><\/span> grew up far from the glamour that would later surround his career. Raised primarily by his mother after his parents separated, Caruso experienced a difficult childhood shaped by financial struggles and instability. Long before he became famous, he worked ordinary jobs while trying to break into acting. One of those jobs was working as a cinema usher, where he spent countless hours watching films and studying actors who inspired him.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"2187\">His path to success was slow and uncertain. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Caruso accepted small supporting roles in films and television shows, appearing in productions like <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">First Blood<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">An Officer and a Gentleman<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hill Street Blues<\/span><\/span>. Though his appearances were brief, casting directors noticed something distinctive about him. He had a natural toughness, emotional intensity, and screen presence that made even minor roles memorable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2352\">Still, major success remained elusive until 1993, when he landed the role that changed everything: Detective John Kelly on <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">NYPD Blue<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2722\">At the time, <em data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2380\">NYPD Blue<\/em> was unlike anything audiences had seen on network television. The show was gritty, emotionally raw, and controversial for its realism. Caruso immediately became the breakout star. As John Kelly, he portrayed a detective who balanced authority with vulnerability, creating a performance critics praised and audiences connected with instantly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2990\">His popularity exploded almost overnight. Magazine covers, interviews, awards attention, and television appearances quickly followed. Caruso won a Golden Globe and became one of television\u2019s hottest stars. Hollywood believed it had discovered its next leading man.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3028\">But success also brought pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3451\">Behind the scenes, reports of salary disputes and creative conflicts began surfacing. Caruso allegedly believed his growing popularity justified greater pay and more influence over the show\u2019s direction. Whether those stories were entirely accurate or partly exaggerated by tabloids, one fact remains undeniable: after just one season, Caruso made the shocking decision to leave <em data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3421\">NYPD Blue<\/em> at the height of its success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3499\">The move stunned the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3732\">Many believed he was making a serious mistake by abandoning a hit television series so early in his rise. Caruso, however, reportedly believed film stardom awaited him. Unfortunately, Hollywood did not unfold the way he expected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"4117\">His movie projects after leaving <em data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3780\">NYPD Blue<\/em>, including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kiss of Death<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jade<\/span><\/span>, failed to become major hits. Critics were divided, audiences never fully embraced him as a movie star, and his once unstoppable momentum faded quickly. Industry insiders openly criticized his decision to walk away from television fame too soon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4188\">For a while, it appeared David Caruso\u2019s career might never recover.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4248\">Then came one of television\u2019s most unexpected comebacks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4507\">In 2002, Caruso returned to network television as Horatio Caine in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">CSI: Miami<\/span><\/span>, a spin-off of the massively successful <em data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4404\">CSI<\/em> franchise. The role would redefine his career and permanently cement his place in pop culture history.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4815\">Horatio Caine became iconic almost immediately. Calm, intense, intelligent, and endlessly dramatic, the character was perfectly suited to Caruso\u2019s unique style. His slow delivery, emotional stare, and famous habit of putting on sunglasses before delivering one-liners became legendary television moments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4837\">Viewers loved him.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"5117\">The show became one of the most-watched programs in the world, airing internationally and attracting millions of viewers every week. Internet culture later turned many Horatio Caine scenes into memes and parodies, but that only strengthened the character\u2019s lasting popularity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5183\">For ten seasons, Caruso once again ruled primetime television.<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/1DaV9CVnXKLQQ-IWF1srnA6suzYbCHMSfE9-b9cEfUPxag7zlY9bkd355-b0-FddPSlGfNe2sL59kxFiQIE529xoCn7u3HJvCjN_v-wEkZdCiRyGtdpw8YudoX1oRLm9wNO7wafgBRXcfA6saKCWvtwOa1pIA3JSu8ssBEFdFk4?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/W_wWsdqDg2Dj2F7vxVjW2rqMgmje98q4xOCcnugF4EE0sP9rcbJODDqLfaXqfdwIHpRRqHt44K_KmfpNVziBog5cmGzZrQr2547r3taD-3F8yFXcZDmIEqWjqRiujHjOmcyNV43vO7-98H6vEH6YW8g4UzL5ShmZtcQAgb7C7cqX01qZQkfsAJP0n9qpmApV?purpose=fullsize\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/G1-K8ToB3uGQeHopjmLMg6z-L0h0HqSM6padpt9rEIQ8cI7Jho8XBUJ07iWiHvfKUWYdGZZsDhf20DYGC3w3BdwTWyEIlTZ_UcJCmeopXzYAUlLvfGtMTb23JLESqvEFuxanrGewzl6VW-tFRVwNX-o9OtODu4sC52AsEpDuyKw?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/uP1GI3HWk-hTC1tvM6VMnQuxRb19rFl3oukoEHVi1t4Xnd28t2_BClLXLBw8CbPV-mL7papD_ytQFPcYPnNWZr6NgpUnHPj5lzyAF_gp3mRS0l71R6RuIvj8gTSJZDcy20eioT2oAkEbDxPoQuCpfNXVUkmbPWwaLW-NOKSwcaBr-Yt79EGTOlU4siaR1Vqq?purpose=fullsize\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/J-bRXbOeigI4wZyC_onVjM82IF_MvOcAQaLmV8sIYX_M3EMXOTn3SjleDYSn3b43OiY7liB9riiNZ624J_CPJsksLQzj2fH8lJ0WOCjcUyHw9ZBUgZqyccRxjdRGTC1Md6qXVgBFRj2qaPN9HmGJx5UQoU-h_AasFy48BcQRwls?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/U1Te8jGjLsTnAWOcFrDMriujPFedXZ5pJzscp6FaleT0osw8HxTa9VPlPxzYl1qN6gFNWf8L8DQHNmkSJn4X_x0Y5xHdI2U7Vmg3GdthuAkR9ab8UKx6kjMhRe0QZExuq5JYrW1GZV1ATvWAWGnBczRVQ-qC8ECOt92F0VqdFNwx4EvOx-W-lJugcZMTmHa5?purpose=fullsize\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute inset-x-2 bottom-2 z-0 flex max-w-[calc(100%-1rem)] flex-wrap items-end justify-end gap-1.5\">\n<div class=\"shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\"><span class=\"text-xs font-semibold\">6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5455\">Yet despite his fame, Caruso remained unusually private compared to many stars of his era. He rarely chased publicity, gave relatively few personal interviews, and seemed more focused on work than celebrity culture itself.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5537\">Then, after <em data-start=\"5471\" data-end=\"5483\">CSI: Miami<\/em> ended in 2012, he largely disappeared from Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5861\">Unlike many actors who aggressively pursue constant visibility, Caruso stepped away almost entirely. He shifted toward quieter business interests and private life, rarely appearing publicly. Over the years, sightings of him became so uncommon that whenever new photos surfaced online, they generated immediate attention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5894\">The reaction was often shock.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"6147\">Without the tailored suits, dramatic lighting, dyed hair, and polished television styling audiences remembered, many fans struggled to recognize him. Headlines repeatedly described him as \u201cunrecognizable,\u201d focusing heavily on his changed appearance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6151\" data-end=\"6237\">But much of that reaction says more about celebrity culture than about Caruso himself.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6241\" data-end=\"6585\">Audiences tend to freeze famous people in time. Millions still remember David Caruso exactly as he appeared during the height of <em data-start=\"6370\" data-end=\"6382\">CSI: Miami<\/em>: sharp-featured, confident, stylish, standing beneath bright Miami sunlight with sunglasses in hand. Seeing the natural aging process decades later creates a jarring contrast between memory and reality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6589\" data-end=\"6651\">In truth, there is no major scandal behind his transformation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6655\" data-end=\"6876\">There have been no widely reported health crises or dramatic public breakdowns. Instead, the simplest explanation is likely the correct one: David Caruso aged naturally after choosing to leave the entertainment spotlight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6880\" data-end=\"6939\">And in modern Hollywood, that has become surprisingly rare.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"7249\">Many celebrities spend enormous amounts of money and energy attempting to preserve a permanent illusion of youth. Cosmetic procedures, constant media exposure, stylists, fitness branding, and image management often become full-time careers in themselves. Caruso appears to have rejected that entire system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7253\" data-end=\"7322\">Rather than continuing to perform celebrity, he stepped away from it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7326\" data-end=\"7606\">For some fans, that feels disappointing because they miss the charismatic television figure they once admired. But for others, his disappearance feels strangely admirable. After decades of public scrutiny, perhaps he simply decided he no longer needed fame to define his identity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7610\" data-end=\"7861\">There is also something deeply human about watching once-glamorous stars age naturally. It reminds audiences that fame does not stop time. The same years that changed ordinary viewers also changed the celebrities they watched every week on television.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7865\" data-end=\"7925\">David Caruso\u2019s story ultimately isn\u2019t just about appearance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7929\" data-end=\"7953\">It is about reinvention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7957\" data-end=\"8318\">He rose from a difficult childhood in Queens to become one of television\u2019s biggest stars. He risked everything by leaving a hit series, suffered public career setbacks, then rebuilt himself through persistence and one of the greatest comeback roles in television history. Finally, after achieving enormous success again, he quietly walked away on his own terms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8322\" data-end=\"8411\">That journey makes him far more than simply another celebrity people no longer recognize.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8415\" data-end=\"8568\">It makes him someone who experienced nearly every side of fame: ambition, triumph, criticism, reinvention, and eventual escape from the spotlight itself.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8572\" data-end=\"8832\">Today, David Caruso lives largely outside the entertainment world that once revolved around him. And while fans may continue expressing shock at how different he looks now, his story remains one of the most fascinating career arcs in modern television history.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8836\" data-end=\"8963\">For millions of viewers, he will always be remembered as the detective slipping on sunglasses before delivering one final line.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8967\" data-end=\"9221\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">But beyond the memes and iconic moments stands something more lasting: a man who experienced Hollywood at its highest level, survived its harshest criticism, and eventually chose a quieter life far away from the cameras that once followed his every move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"contents\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom) R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars min-h-(--gutter-remaining-height,0px) group-data-stream-active\/scroll-root:h-[calc(var(--thread-response-height)-16*var(--spacing))]\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David Caruso, once one of television\u2019s most recognizable faces, has spent the last decade living almost entirely outside the spotlight. 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