Derek Shepherd was a renowned neurosurgeon, former Head of Neurosurgery, and board director at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. He was married to Meredith Grey and they have two daughters, Zola and Ellis, and a son, Bailey. He died from his injuries after being hit by a truck.

Derek Christopher Shepherd, often referred to as "McDreamy" for his "attractiveness", is a fictional surgeon from the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey. He made his first appearance in the series' pilot episode, "A Hard Day's Night", which was broadcast on March 27, 2005.

Sep 1, 2024 · Season 11 of Grey's Anatomy saw the departure of a very important & beloved character: Derek Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey. Here's why he left.

21 hours ago · Derek's death has been among the most heartbreaking and impactful in the medical drama, changing Grey's Anatomy completely in many ways.

Sep 17, 2024 · Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes explains why the ABC medical drama needed to kill off Patrick Dempsey's fan-favorite character, Derek Shepherd.

Apr 24, 2015 · In a shocking twist, the beloved character Dr. Derek Shepherd, aka McDreamy, was killed off in Thursday’s episode of the ABC drama. The development is particularly surprising because Patrick...

In "How to Save a Life," Derek Shepherd is driving to resign from a Presidential project to help map parts of the brain. On his way, he spots a car crash, so he...

Dec 6, 2024 · Because Patrick Dempesey’s character was such a key part of the medical drama, many fans were shocked to see Derek Shepherd, aka McDreamy, killed off in Grey’s Anatomy with a heartbreaking death.

Apr 23, 2015 · The unthinkable just happened on Grey's Anatomy: our beloved Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) has died. In true McDreamy fashion, Derek departed a hero. Watch Meredith’s heartbreaking final moments with her husband here.

Dec 19, 2024 · Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) had been one of the most popular leading men on television for years. His equation with Meredith Grey and his kids, alongside his glamorous professional image, made him a beloved character on the hit …