Grey’s Anatomy Star Ellen Pompeo Speaks Out on Alex Karev’s Exit

If you haven’t seen last night’s Grey’s Anatomy, which reveals the final fate of Dr. Alex Karev, be warned before reading this story that you will get spoiled on how it goes. With that out of the way, there’s one person everyone has wanted to hear from about this particular exit.

Ellen Pompeo Addresses The Fans

Ellen Pompeo, who stars as Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular medical drama, is speaking out on the episode, titled Leave a Light On, and has a special message for the show’s fans.

“Thank YOU!” Pompeo posted. “You are truly the best most passionate most loyal fans anyone could ever ask for. Because of you we got to make great TV… because of you we got to make television history! I say often life is hard and thank God it is because like I tell my kids… it shows us what we are made …of how strong we really are and let’s face it… without the lows there would be no dancing it out or celebrating this incredible experience we call life.

“Thanks to our national treasure @therealdebbieallen and the writers for giving Alex Karev the best send off. Thanks to @shondarhimes for creating the most amazing character. For me personally for Karev to go back to the beginning…. was the best possible storyline. It pays homage to those incredible first years and the incredible cast …that created a foundation so strong that the show is still standing.

“So let’s not be sad. As our fearless leader DA [Debbie Allen] always says let’s PULL UP and celebrate the actors the writers and the fantastic crew who make this show come to life every week. No matter what the challenge or how tired we all are in the end… you keep us going…..That is worth dancing it out over! So much love and gratitude to you all. Xo E.”

While Justin Chambers, who played Alex, did not appear visually in newly created footage in his last episode, he did provide voiceovers as Alex bid farewell to Meredith, Jo (Camilla Luddington), Bailey (Chandra Wilson), and Richard (James Pickens, Jr.) in handwritten letters. Check out our recap here. Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.