Actor Patrick Dempsey revealed in a recent interview that he’ll be leaving the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy at the end season eight.

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He told Italian Vogue:

“It’s gonna be my last. I do not know what’s going to happen to the other characters, but for me it’s done. [Leaving will be] bittersweet because it’s been a great part of my life. But I can’t see me doing it anymore.”

But not to worry, Grey’s fans; after the news broke, Dempsey’s publicist quickly rushed to the rescue, clearing up the quote:

“He was referring to the fact that his contract is up at the end of next season and we have no idea what the future holds.”

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Dempsey’s co-star, Ellen Pompeo, who plays the title role of Meredith Grey, has said that after her contract ends in season eight, she won’t be returning. While McDreamy doesn’t have any immediate plans, there is another Grey family member on the show played by Chyler Leigh, who could potentially take over the story line.

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