Erica Hahn's departure from Grey's Anatomy in season 5 was not due to the actress being fired or leaving voluntarily. Hahn left after arguing with Callie over Izzie's actions and never returned. The decision for Hahn to leave was made by ABC and was due to discomfort with the Hahn/Callie relationship. Hahn's exit was abrupt and she hasn't made any guest appearances since. The abrupt decision was made by ABC, not Shonda Rhimes, and Hahn's character was not given a proper ending.
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