Jessica Lange Leaving American Horror Story - FX

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It's curtains up for your favorite leading lady. As expected, Jessica Lange has confirmed that she is not returning for a fifth season of American Horror Story. The Oscar winner broke the bad news at PaleyFest on Sunday, Us Weekly reports. "I'm done," announced Lange, who most recently starred in AHS: Freak Show. "We've had a great run here. I have absolutely loved doing these four characters that I've had the opportunity to play, and in all madness, I love the writers and Ryan and the insanity of shooting it. I've done four great characters." The actress added that her award-winning work on the previous four seasons of the Ryan Murphy series was "enough." The Lange-less American Horror Story: Hotel will still have plenty of star power, however. 30 Rock's Cheyenne Jackson and Magic Mike star Matt Bomer have been added to the cast, which includes Lady Gaga. Still, we'll miss our head diva. Let's pour one out, gang...

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