Why did they get rid of Jack Dalton on MacGyver?

Why did they get rid of Jack Dalton on MacGyver?

George claimed that he wanted to leave the show to spend more time in Los Angeles with his daughter, Dylan, who he shares with ex-wife Monika Casey. MacGyver films in Atlanta, so George said that the distance was becoming difficult on him.

Is Jack still alive in MacGyver?

Season 5. He died in a raid.

What happened to Jack Dalton on the original MacGyver?

Season 5, episode 5 of MacGyver started on a very emotional note. In the opening minutes of the episode, it was revealed the Jack Dalton was dead. The character received a military funeral on the show and several people from the Team Phoenix crew paid heartfelt tributes to him.