Grey’s Anatomy sets date for Ellen Pompeo’s exit

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The star will be winding down early next year.

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Grey's Anatomy has confirmed a date for Ellen Pompeo's exit as Meredith Grey early next year.

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In this week's episode, she announced her departure in an email,

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while her house also tragically burned to the ground.

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A new promo for the show's return on February 23, 2023 confirms that Meredith will depart Grey Sloan

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She is then thrown a party by her colleagues, which will no doubt be an emotional affair.

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Grey's Anatomy season 19 airs on Thursdays on ABC in the US.

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