Does Meredith Grey die in Grey's Anatomy?

Last Modified Mar 18, 2025 09:31 EDT
Does Meredith Grey die in Grey's Anatomy?
Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey (Source: Screengrab from the series)


No, the character of Meredith Grey does not die in Grey’s Anatomy. However, she does leave the show in season 19.


Grey's Anatomy is a famous American medical drama series created by Shonda Rhimes which premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005. The series is currently known to be one of the longest-running scripted primetime TV series in the U.S. and continues to deliver new episodes in a weekly episodic format. The show is set in the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle and follows the lives of medical professionals as they are finding a balance between their demanding careers, personal relationships, and emotional challenges.


The show revolves around Meredith Grey, who begins her career as a surgical intern. While she rises through the ranks with her dedication in the field, Meredith faces the pressures of balancing her professional goals with personal relationships. The show also features various cast members, including characters like Derek Shepherd, Miranda Bailey, Richard Webber, Alex Karev, and many others.


Does Meredith Grey die in Grey's Anatomy?


No, the character of Meredith Grey does not die in Grey’s Anatomy. While the character did not die in the series, her character left the show during season 19. February 2023’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy marked the last episode for Ellen Pompeo, the actress who played the character of Meredith Grey for 19 seasons since 2005. It was revealed in the series that Meredith had decided to move to Boston with her three kids, after her eldest, Zola, required a better education for her future. During their final meeting, while Meredith stated "I'm only going to Boston and I'll probably be here next week," the moment of farewell was marked when Richard declared, "This place won't be the same without you."


Does Meredith Grey die in Grey's Anatomy?
Ellen Pompeo (Source: Facebook)


Who played the role of Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy?


For 18 years, from 2005 to 2023, the role of Meredith Grey has been portrayed by actress Ellen Pompeo. Born November 10, 1969, Pompeo is known to be one of the highest-paid television actresses since 2017 and has made appearances in various magazines like Forbes. She made her television debut in 1996 for the series Law & Order as a guest role. Later in 2000, the actress made her first film debut with “In the Weeds” which was directed by Michael Rauch. The actress received her big break as Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2023.


Apart from this, the actress has been credited for various projects like Mambo Café, Nobody's Perfect, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Get Real, Martha Gets Down and Dirty, and many more. As an actress, Ellen has won various awards and accolades including Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2 Satellite Awards, 5 People's Choice Awards, and GLSEN Respect Awards among others. The actress was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award back in 2007 for her performance in Grey’s Anatomy.

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FAQs about Ellen Pompeo

A. Ellen Pompeo was born on November 10, 1969.

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