TV and Movies·Posted on Jun 28, 2013A Tribute To The Departing Characters Of "Glee"Gleeks everywhere are mourning the loss of some old favorites, as Glee cuts down its cast. Let's take a moment to say goodbye to Mercedes, Puck, Mike, Quinn, and Brittany.by Louis PeitzmanBuzzFeed News ReporterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Goodbye to Mercedes Jones, the fiercest diva McKinley High ever had. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Sorry Rachel, but you could never really compete with this. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Mercedes knew she was a star, even when she was relegated to the background. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via amberushgron. She spoke up for those who didn't have a voice. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via gorgeousladydi. And added some much needed diversity to Glee Club. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via atsecondsight. A fond farewell to Noah "Puck" Puckerman, stud. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Weirdly enough, he was also a total sweetheart. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF I mean, sure, he tried to be tough. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But beneath all that, he had so much heart. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via anothergayshark. Just try not to fall in love. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Peace out, Mike Chang. You had style. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And he could DANCE. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Of course, he was always a dork about it, which is so much cuter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And he bonded with everyone, because he was just that likable. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF We'll miss that talented goofball. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It's hard losing Quinn, who went from ridiculous to empowered. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF She found her voice. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via quinn-fabray. And became, against all odds, Glee's first feminist. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via quinn-fabray. And through it all, she remained a great performer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF She was so much more than a pretty face. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And then there's Brittany. How do we begin to say goodbye? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It helps that she already got the perfect tearjerking farewell. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via allisonargents. She finally realized her potential. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via lea-michele. And we did, too. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Via lea-michele. OK, no more tears. Let's just focus on her flawless dancing. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The truth is, Glee will be a stronger show with a smaller cast. Last season was overstuffed. But when we've watched these people grow for years, it's hard to say goodbye. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF