Revealed: The Real Reason These Characters Left Their TV Shows

Patrick Dempsey’s Off-Screen Affair Got Him Killed In Grey’s Anatomy

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One of the most beloved characters of Grey’s Anatomy was Patrick Dempsey’s character Derek Sheperd, better known as “McDreamy.” Sheperd was killed in a fatal car accident at the end of season 11 which shocked fans around the world. However, Sheperd’s death may not have just been for shock value.

It has been rumored that Dempsey’s exit from the show was prompted by the affair he was having with one of the show’s younger staff members. An informer said that “It got very messy and emotional on set and became a huge liability.” Although it hasn’t been fully confirmed, the general consensus was that this was the reason for his character’s death.