Greys anatomy why is chyler leigh leaving

In a promo video for the April 1 episode, we find Meredith on the beach, dipping her feet in the ocean, when suddenly someone hands her a towel. Ahh—it's Lexie! The clip declares Lexie "the surprise beach guest you've been waiting for," and goes on to show Meredith telling her half-sister, "I like it here.

Of course, that's the question on all of our minds! That, and whether Grey's Anatomy is ending after the current season Say it ain't so! We can't wait to see how Meredith's story ends. But in the meantime, we're enjoying the return of all of our favorite gone-but-not-forgotten characters like Lexie.

Want more recipes, design ideas, and fun updates from Ree? Ree's Life. Food and Cooking. The Pioneer Woman Products. Type keyword s to search. Let's back up. It was ultimately Chyler Leigh who decided it was time for her to move on from "Grey's Anatomy.

I am very lucky to have worked with this amazing cast and crew for five seasons. My experience on 'Grey's Anatomy' is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Several years later, Leigh opened up further about her "Grey's Anatomy" exit, including how she felt about Lexie's death, which saw the character pass away while holding Mark Sloan's hand.

Talking to Entertainment Weekly about Lexie's death scene, Leigh said, "I felt like they did justice to the story in the way that it ended.

Lexie was crushed by a piece of the plane, severely injuring her pelvis, legs, and left arm. Mark stayed by her side until she died, assuring her that he loved her. Adrienne Tyler is a features writer for Screen Rant.

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