The nineteenth season of Gray’s Anatomy has seen a kind of altering of the guards, as star Ellen Pompeo made her exit from the beloved ABC collection, with 5 new characters being launched to take up the mantle. Now, the collection is shedding one other longtime collection common, as Kelly McCreary introduced her exit from the present. McCreary has portrayed Maggie Pierce — Meredith Gray’s half-sister — since Season 10.
Kelly McCreary’s remaining episode as a collection common will air Thursday, April 13, Deadline experiences, although like Ellen Pompeo, she plans to examine again into the happenings at Gray Sloan Memorial later this season. The actress launched a press release saying her impending departure, which reads:
After 9 seasons, I’m saying goodbye to Maggie Pierce and her Gray Sloan household. It has been an amazing honor to be part of such a legendary tv establishment as Gray’s Anatomy. I’ll at all times be grateful to Shonda Rhimes, Krista Vernoff, and ABC for the chance, and to the unbelievable followers for his or her passionate help.
Gray’s Anatomy Season 19 has seen hassle in Maggie’s marriage to Winston Ndugu (Anthony Hill), and the newest episode “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” solidified the sisterly bond between Maggie and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), even in Meredith’s absence. Kelly McCreary’s assertion continued:
To spend 9 years exploring a personality inside and outside, whereas reaching a worldwide viewers with impactful tales, is a uncommon present. It has afforded me a possibility to collaborate with, study from, and be impressed by numerous sensible artists each in entrance of and behind the digicam. Enjoying Maggie Pierce has been one of many true joys of my life and I go away with profound gratitude for each step of this journey. I’m excited for this subsequent chapter, and what the longer term holds.
Along with these two large character exits, Gray’s Anatomy can also be shedding showrunner Krista Vernoff on the finish of Season 19. New episodes of Gray’s Anatomy air at 9 p.m. ET Thursdays on ABC.
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