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'Arrow' Says Goodbye to an Original Star (Spoilers)

'Arrow' Says Goodbye to an Original Star (Spoilers)

SPOILER ALERT – This post contains a big reveal from the latest episode of Arrow, so beware of reading further!

One of the original stars of Arrow has say goodbye and left the show in the CW series’ latest episode.

Now, only four of the show’s series regulars from the beginning remain on the show. Stephen Amell, who plays the show’s title character is of course still there!

Arrow is expected to continue for a seventh season and the cast is reportedly banding together for contract renegotiations.

Click inside to find out who left the show…

The actor who left the show is…

Willa Holland – Thea Queen/Speedy

Willa Holland, who played the role of Oliver’s younger sister Thea, has left the show. Her role was reduced for seasons five and six, so fans were expecting the departure to come.

Thea left town to right her father’s wrongs.

“We’re very sad to see Willa go. She’s been a critical part of Arrow since its inception and a wonderful and talented person to boot,” Arrow exec producer Marc Guggenheim told The Hollywood Reporter. “But we’re in our sixth season now and supportive of her wish to stretch her legs and pursue other creative opportunities. The door is always open for Willa to return if she has a hankering to.”

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