11 Years Ago, ABC Killed a Beloved Character & Started the Gradual Death of an Iconic Decades-Spanning TV Show

Over its twenty seasons, Grey’s Anatomy has become a television staple, known for its many dramatic storylines and character deaths. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the medical drama still attracts a dedicated audience. However, many fans feel the show was at its best in its early years, when the original group of interns were just beginning their careers and the central focus was the romance between Meredith and Derek. That’s why it was such a surprise when Derek Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey, was killed off in season eleven.








