In a move that mirrors the harsh reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, Frank dies alone in a hospital from a combination of alcoholic dementia and the virus. While he floats above Chicago in a final hallucinatory sequence, his children remain at the , celebrating Ian and Mickey's anniversary, completely unaware of his passing. Key Character Resolutions
: Finds his calling as a parking enforcement officer, reveling in the authority to ticket the wealthy, though he and Arthur Tipping consider buying the Alibi Room to turn it into a cop bar. [S11E12] Father Frank, Full of Grace
Showrunner John Wells intended for to return for the finale, but COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented her from flying to Los Angeles for filming. Instead, she appears only in flashbacks as Frank’s mind drifts through his life’s biggest regrets and highlights. Final Words In a move that mirrors the harsh reality