https://screenrant.com/after-35-years-svu-kills-the-longest-running-serving-character-in-the-law-order-franchise/

Law & Order: SVU season 25 opens with a major loss to the franchise. Unfortunately, the way it goes down is disrespectful to the character's legacy.

’Law & Order: SVU’s Shocking Death Marks the End of an Era for One of Its Greatest Characters (https://collider.com/law-and-order-svu-season-27-captain-cragen-death-explained/)

The character's death came as a shock to fans.

Law & Order: SVU's Shocking Season Premiere Death Explained By Mariska Hargitay (https://screenrant.com/law-order-svu-mariska-hargitay-captain-cragen-explained/)

Law & Order: SVU star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay opens up, reflecting on the headline-grabbing death that kicked off season 27.