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Fox News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Gary Sinise open to Hollywood comeback under 'right circumstances'
Gary Sinise would make a Hollywood comeback — if the opportunity was right. During an interview with Fox News Digital ahead of the PBS National Memorial Day Concert, the actor said that he would return to the film and television business if the circumstances aligned. "I can't leave home for the amount of time that I used to go and shoot a movie or something like that, but if the right thing came along — under the right circumstances and it felt right and the timing was good and it didn't take me away from home too much — I would absolutely consider it," Sinise said. "It's all about timing, and it's all about the project and the people that would be involved in it. I've been blessed, you know, like I said, when you're on television on a hit show for nine years ('CSI: NY'), you can put some money away, and I've been able to use that money for good, and you know, now I can kind of be selective about what I'm doing in life." Back in 2019, Sinise took a break from Hollywood to care for his son McCanna, known as Mac, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called chordoma. Mac died from cancer in 2024. "If the right project came. I would consider it, no doubt." Sinise is grateful for his movie and TV career, giving him the financial freedom to care for his son during his final years. WATCH: Gary Sinise would return to Hollywood under the 'right circumstances' "I had a blessed career and I financially did well. And I've been able to build a foundation. I've been able to take care of the family. I was able to take care of my son during a very difficult time because he needed round-the-clock nursing care and that's not paid for by the insurance. So, there were a lot of things I've been able to do because I had a successful movie and television career," said Sinise. "If the right project came. I would consider it, no doubt. I'm not out there pounding the pavement right now. Occasionally doing a paid speech or paid narration or something that only takes a little bit of time, doesn't take me away from home too long," he said. "So, I put a little money away, and it helps keeps things flat, where I don't have to dip into the investments too much because I save those for special things that I want to support and donate to." Sinise told Fox News Digital that there were projects he passed on to be home with his family. WATCH: Gary Sinise turned down opportunities to be with his family "There have been some things I've had to say I was unavailable for the amount of time that it would take. Some television series that would take me away from home, you know, every week and that kind of thing. I just can't do it with the situation that we're in now. With the family. I have to find the right... kind of thing," he said. Sinise said he's been talking to some people about projects that would align with his current lifestyle. "I'm talking to a few people about a couple of different things that would fit the lifestyle right now a little bit better. And that's important, you know. I got five grandkids. We're hoping for more. Leaving home for long periods of time is just not anything I want to do," he said. "I put in my time doing that for many years and had some great wonderful projects, and they took me away from home quite a bit when my kids were young." "Right now, I want to stay home a lot more, and I'm fulfilled with the mission of the Gary Sinise Foundation." he admitted. The actor founded his foundation in 2011 to support veterans, first responders and their families through various programs, including smart homes, mental wellness initiatives and community outreach. Aside from running the Gary Sinise Foundation, the "CSI: NY" actor will be returning for the 19th year as the PBS Memorial Day Concert's co-host. Sinise told Fox News Digital that he initially got involved in the event after being invited by NFL legend Joe Montana. "He called me and said, 'Have you heard about the National Memorial Day Concert?' And I said, 'No, I haven't.' He said, 'Well, I just got involved with it a couple of years ago. It's a big concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol, and it's televised on PBS,'" Sinise said. Montana then invited Sinise and his band to perform at the 2005 Memorial Day concert. The following year, he was asked to come back and co-host with Montana. WATCH: Gary Sinise says the Memorial Day Concert is about remembering fallen heroes Sinise described the annual concert as a "national memorial service for our fallen heroes." "Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring those who have sacrificed, given their lives in service to our country over the years. We still have over 130,000 Americans buried in 26 different cemeteries overseas because of the sacrifices that were made during World War II and what not. That's a lot of sacrifice to keep us free over the years," he said. During the show, military service members and their families are showcased, and a spotlight is shined on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The National Memorial Day Concert will air on PBS on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. The show can also be live-streamed on PBS on Memorial Day.
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Gary Sinise's Late Son Scores Multiple Top 10 Bestselling Albums
Gary Sinise honors his late son Mac by promoting his music, which now claims two top 10 spots on ... More iTunes with Resurrection and Revival and its sequel. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Actor Gary Sinise attends the premiere of Cinedigm Entertainment Group's "SGT. Will Gardner" at ArcLight Hollywood on January 08, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by) Gary Sinise stepped away from the acting portion of his life half a decade ago, but he hasn't been relaxing ever since. He walked away from TV and film to help care for several family members who became seriously ill at the same time, putting his love for them over his hugely successful career. His wife, Moira, was battling breast cancer, while their son, Mac, was diagnosed with chordoma, a rare bone cancer that affects the spine. While Moira beat her disease, Mac sadly passed away in early 2024. Now, more than a year after that tragedy, his father wants to ensure that the art his musician child left behind is heard by a wide audience — and it seems that his efforts are working. Gary Sinise took part in a People magazine feature in which he opened up about the struggles his family has faced, the passing of his son Mac, but, more importantly, the music he made during his lifetime. Mac worked for Sinise's nonprofit the Gary Sinise Foundation, where he created music for various promotional videos. He also composed his own music under his own name, but didn't have a chance to properly share it with the world before he passed – but not his father is working to rectify that. Mac Sinise currently claims two of the top 10 bestselling albums in America on iTunes. The musician soars more than 100 spots to No. 6 with Resurrection and Revival. Just a few spots below sits its sequel, Resurrection and Revival Part 2, which debuts at No. 9. Both versions of Resurrection and Revival were actually released in 2024, but they have only now become bestsellers – seemingly thanks to the People story, which means that Gary's efforts have been successful in getting the world to hear his son's music. Mac Sinise's performance on iTunes is especially notable, as his albums surge during a competitive week for new releases in the U.S. He appears inside the top 10 on the list of top-selling projects alongside superstar names like Morgan Wallen, Sleep Token, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, as well as two versions of BTS star Jin's latest solo EP, Echo.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Forrest Gump star breaks silence on acting again after son's devastating death
Forrest Gump and CSI: NY star Gary Sinise is speaking out about the devastating personal tragedies that changed his life and prompted him to step away from acting. The 70-year-old actor quietly paused his Hollywood career in 2019 to care for his son Mac after he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. That same year, Sinise's wife Moira was also diagnosed with breast cancer. While she ultimately survived, Mac tragically passed away in January 2024 at just 33 years old. In the wake of his son's death, Sinise has found strength in the support of his family and the peace of his Tennessee home. He's now honoring Mac's legacy in a deeply personal way—by releasing music his son composed before he died. 'Mac left us things that are beautiful,' Sinise told People on Wednesday. 'I want people to know who he was.' Sinise also addressed whether he plans to return to acting—something that once defined his life for decades. A fixture in Hollywood, he was known for standout performances in Forrest Gump and Apollo 13, and led all nine seasons of CSI: NY. But everything changed in 2018, when his family was hit with back-to-back tragedies—events that reshaped his priorities and pulled him away from the spotlight for good. That summer, Sinise's wife of nearly 44 years, Moira, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Just as they were bracing for her treatment, they were blindsided by another devastating blow: their son Mac, then 27, was found to have a rare tumor at the base of his spine. 'It looked like a monster grabbing my son's spine,' Sinise told People, describing the MRI scan that revealed Mac had chordoma, a rare bone cancer that affects only about 300 people in the U.S. each year. 'It was a one-two punch.' Moira endured eight rounds of chemotherapy and 35 radiation sessions before being declared cancer-free. But Mac's battle was only beginning. Though doctors removed the tumor, his cancer returned—a recurrence seen in a small percentage of chordoma cases. But in 2018, the actor's world shifted in an instant—and he's still living with the aftermath; That summer, Sinise's wife of nearly 44 years, Moira, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer; (Gary and Moira in 2004) Sinise starred as Detective Mac Taylor on CSI: NY from 2004 to 2013, anchoring the series for all nine seasons and becoming a fan favorite As Sinise juggled work on films and Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, he made countless calls to specialists and researched the disease obsessively. 'Dad dove into the storm,' said his daughter Ella, 32. 'Whatever's going on in his life, he goes full on. He did amazing, but it was hard to watch because it was traumatizing. It's a real testimony to his character—he doesn't let adversity slow him down.' By 2020, Mac had spent six of the first eight months of the year in the hospital. That's when Sinise made a life-changing decision: he stepped away from Hollywood entirely to focus on finding a miracle for his son. 'I became Mac's air traffic controller,' he said. 'I didn't want him thinking about the next treatment or worrying. So I took it all on myself. You're trying to take the pain away. A few times I felt like I couldn't do enough, or I didn't know what to do. Then you say a little prayer, get back up, and go back into the fight.' Mac passed away in January 2024 at just 33 years old. Since then, Sinise hasn't returned to acting—and he's not sure he ever will. 'Something may come along and it'll be right, but it's harder to leave home now,' he admitted. 'I just want to be around family. Since losing Mac, I hold my daughters a lot tighter. You think about the things that are really important.' The 70-year-old actor now finds peace in time with his family, including his five grandchildren from daughters Sophia, 36, and Ella, 32. 'He spoils them rotten,' said his eldest.
