Grey’s Anatomy actress Ellen Pompeo has responded to recent episodes which angered some fans of the TV drama.
Her on-screen husband, surgeon Derek Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey, died in last week’s episode, leaving many viewers shocked.
Thousands of fans have signed a petition calling on the show’s creator Shonda Rhimes to resurrect his character.
Now Ellen – who plays Dr Meredith Grey – has tweeted and called on fans to support her character in her “journey”.
Patrick, who starred in Grey’s Anatomy for 11 years, recently told Entertainment Weekly: “The fans care deeply… Shepherd is a beloved character. People don’t want to lose him. He’s been in their lives for over 10 years.”
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