Patrick Dempsey played the handsome character Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd. (Photo by Flickr)
By Maria-Josee Martinez
*Spoiler alert*
Last night’s episode of the popular TV series Grey’s Anatomy left viewers and fans devastated.
Derek Shepherd, the heartthrob of the show, also known as McDreamy, was injured in a car accident. Perhaps ironically, the much-loved neurosurgeon was declared brain-dead.
The episode ends with Derek’s wife Meredith rushing to be by his side one last time. Derek is taken off life support and passes away.
Patrick Dempsey, the actor who plays Shepherd has been with the show from the beginning .
Fans across social media shared their outpouring of grief, many pondering whether they will continue watching the show after his sudden departure.
https://twitter.com/BrookLane02/status/591640282220888064
https://twitter.com/GreysABC/status/591456913449029632
https://twitter.com/camscocunut/status/591575840523038721
To grieve for the loss of McDreamy #RIPMcDreamy #WhyINeed48HoursInADay
— Jeff Dwoskin Has A Podcast (@bigmacher) April 24, 2015
VIDEO: @GreysABC pays tribute to McDreamy >> http://t.co/E8RhQATj8m
— Variety (@Variety) April 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/tristanfh_/status/591454019026989056
Patrick Dempsey's 10 most McDreamiest moments on #GreysAnatomy http://t.co/Og2o0OkCdX pic.twitter.com/bFg8rFm55a
— People (@people) April 24, 2015