Ellen Pompeo bids farewell to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: ‘I’m forever grateful’

kirkwilliamNovember 18, 2022

“Throughout…none…it wouldn’t have been possible without the world’s best fans.”

This image released by ABC shows Ellen Pompeo playing Meredith Gray in a scene from “Grey’s Anatomy.” Photo: ABC /Related press

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Ellen Pompeo shares her appreciation Grey’s Anatomy Fans after appearing on ABC’s medical drama for 19 seasons.

The actress, who has played series lead Meredith Gray since its premiere in 2005, said goodbye to the character after the fall finale.

“I am forever grateful and humbled for the love and support that Meredith Gray and everyone on the show has shown me over the course of 19 seasons!” Pompeo, 53, wrote in an Instagram message. there is “Throughout everything….None of it would have been possible without the best fans in the world.You guys are riders and made the ride so fun and iconic!!”

Pompeo told supporters of the show that he loved them “madly”.

“This is not my first time on a roller coaster ride…I know the show has to go on. I will definitely be back. With lots of love and gratitude.”

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Series creator Shonda Rhimes also paid tribute to Pompeo on social media.

“What a wild run the last 19 seasons have been. It wouldn’t have been possible without the incomparable @ellenpompeo, the one and only Meredith Grey,” she captioned a selfie with Pompeo. .

Rhimes also hinted that Pompeo’s departure would not be permanent. “This is not goodbye, see you soon! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Ellen, Meredith, and Gray Sloan Memorials. “

Honoring the Golden Globe nominees, former Pompeo co-star Kate Walsh wrote:

On the other hand, the fans of the long-running program also praised it one after another.

“Meredith’s grit, tenacity, and determination, combined with her caring and motherly nature, inspired me to become who I am today,” one wrote.

“Words cannot express how much I love and appreciate you. Meredith Gray will always be a part of my life‘ added another.

But as the series moves forward with new characters, Pompeo won’t stray too far.

“I’m an executive producer. I’ve spent 20 years of my career [Grey’s] — It’s my heart and soul.i’ll never really be gone [it’s] On air,” she said deadline in September.

according to deadlinePompeo will leave the series as a core cast member in February in an episode titled I’ll Follow The SunAfter that, she will be starring in a new Hulu limited series, of which she is also an executive producer. Her character is set to return for the season 19 finale next spring.

Grey’s Anatomy It airs Thursdays on ABC and CTV.

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