I really liked his character. Did he want more money?

Mr. Diehl's reasons for leaving ''Miami Vice'' evoke a familiar dilemma for many actors: whether to stay with a lucrative television job that may be less than fulfilling artistically, or opt in favor of better creative opportunities and a drastic loss of income.

Although he earned more than $200,000 on ''Miami Vice'' last year, Mr. Diehl decided he would rather come to New York to attempt a serious career in the theater.

I had no idea why the actor left the show (thank you Mr.Clean4hire) but his character's demise was the basis for one of the best MV episodes-IMHO. I didn't see that coming.

He should have had his gun with him in the gym.  

That one big hispanic henchman dude-it seemed he was getting killed off just about every other week.