Did Patrick Dempsey star onGreys Anatomyfor too long?
It had been long enough, Dempsey said, after noting how grateful he was for the opportunity.
It was time for me to move on with other things and other interests.
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I probably should have moved on a couple of years earlier.
Dempsey noted that he and Rhimes had discussed his departure and kept it secret.
The 50-year-old Dempsey became emotional whenspeaking to EW last yearin the exclusive first interview after Shepherds death.
