Gary Sinise opened up about his decision to step away from Hollywood in 2019, attributing it to the increasingly difficulty of being away from his family after both his wife Moira Harris and son McCanna Anthony 'Mac' Sinise were diagnosed with cancer.

Actor Gary Sinise told Fox News Digital why he left Hollywood for Nashville after both his son and wife were diagnosed with cancer. His son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, died in January.

In a candid interview, Sinise revealed that he paused his career to care for his wife, Moira, and son, McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise, after both were diagnosed with cancer. Struggling to manage their health, Sinise described feeling as though his "hands were full".

The Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise of Forrest Gump fame has revealed that he bailed on Hollywood back in 2021 and moved his family to Nashville, Tennessee. Sinise made this move after both his wife and son were diagnosed with cancer.