The cast of Blue Bloods recently took to Instagram to celebrate the 80th birthday of their beloved co-star, Tom Selleck, with heartfelt tributes.
Bridget Moynahan, who played Tomโs onscreen daughter Erin Reagan for 14 seasons, shared a sweet message on Instagram: “Missing this guy so much. Wishing him the happiest of birthdays! #80.”
Donnie Wahlberg, who portrayed Danny Reagan, also showed his love for Tom by posting a photo of the two together on his Instagram Stories, writing, โHappy birthday Tom a.k.a. Dad,โ and adding a series of emojis to express his affection.
Abigail Hawk, who frequently worked alongside Tom on the show, also shared her well-wishes on Instagram, saying, โHappy birthday, boss! Sure do miss being your Gal Friday! #80 #bluebloods #frankandbaker.โ
Fans of the iconic police procedural drama, which concluded its series finale on December 13, 2024, joined in the birthday celebrations online. One fan commented on Bridgetโs post, โWow. 80 is the new 60. Miss your show so much.โ Another wrote, โJust love him!! Happy birthday Tom! Magnum P.I. is still a fav!!!โ
On X, author Jack Carr also paid tribute to Tom, reminiscing about his role as Thomas Sullivan Magnum in Magnum P.I., a groundbreaking show that tackled topics like PTSD and Vietnam veterans. โHappy Birthday to Tom Selleck who played Thomas Sullivan Magnum on Magnum, P.I. from 1980โ1988,โ he wrote. Fans chimed in with their favorite episodes, with one fan mentioning the episode โHome from the Sea,โ which was so intense that Tom opted to film it in the deep ocean rather than a studio water tank.
As for how Tom celebrated his milestone birthday, an insider shared with Closer that he planned to enjoy the day surrounded by family. “Heโs seen and lived through a lot, and he feels fortunate to be here to talk about it,โ the source explained. “Sure, he wasnโt happy with Blue Bloods getting canceled, but he wants to focus on the positive and ring in 80 with smiles and laughter, not dwelling on the negative.”
Tom’s wife, Jillie Mack, and daughter, Hannah Selleck, were reportedly planning a low-key celebration at their farm, with some Blue Bloods co-stars, like Donnie and Bridget, expected to join in the festivities. “Theyโre all like family to him,” the insider added.
These days, Tom enjoys spending time at his California ranch, where heโs focusing on his health and mobility. “Heโs had some mobility issues, as everyone knows, but heโs working really hard to tackle that,” a friend of the star said. “Tom likes to walk around his ranch, which is why getting his knees back in shape was so important to him.”
As Tom moves forward, he’s excited to find his next project while celebrating this special chapter in his life.
