Why did Patrick Dempsey leave Grey's Anatomy?!


Patrick Dempsey's departure from Grey's Anatomy in 2015 was controversial, with former executive producer James D. Parriott revealing that there were "HR issues" and that Dempsey had a negative impact on the set. Dempsey himself admitted that the demanding schedule played a role in his decision to leave. He made a cameo appearance in 2021 as a healing process and to raise COVID awareness. Ellen Pompeo also expressed excitement about his return.

The details are outlined in Lynette Rice's book, How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey's Anatomy.

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