After more than a decade starring in medical drama, "Grey's Anatomy," actor Patrick Dempsey is reportedly ready to move on with his life and out of the show, and he's going to be gone "very soon."
However, "very soon" may not be "very soon," actually, because according to an insider for Hollywood Life, "The cast is all under contract through Season 12 so him leaving soon is ridiculous."
In a report by Portland Press Herald, it was noted that the actor wants to focus on new career goals. Dempsey said, "I do want to act [after Grey's Anatomy], but I might take a break and go race and travel first. I haven't found a piece of material I want to do yet."
He also expressed his interest in producing documentaries, but it might take a while before he delves into that. The actor admitted, "I'm dyslexic, and I don't have the attention span to read about a lot of these things, but I can download a documentary or a book on tape, and I love that."
Other than acting and documentaries, Patrick is also interested in racing, telling the Press Herald about his passion for the sport and the experience of speeding at over 185 miles per hour. He shared, "I guess it goes back to my ski racing days in Maine. The inner child, the competitive part of me, is reborn when I race. It gives me a mental focus. I have to be completely present. I like the physical and emotional challenge."
But as of the moment, The Christian Times noted that there is no word on how and when Patrick will be leaving the show, but fans have expressed their hopes that the showrunners won't have him be killed, in order to allow for a guest appearance sometime in the future.
What does make Patrick a McDreamy in real life besides car racing, is that he has been known to work with cancer centers in Maine, with the intent of promoting health and wellness in the area.
In fact, according to the Portland Press Herald, the actor has been recognized by the Maine Creative Industries Award for his work on cancer care with the Patrick Dempsey Canter for Cancer Hope & Healing, which he started because his late mother battled with the disease for 17 years.
The Maine Creative Industries Award is reportedly given biennially, recognizing people and groups who exemplify Maine's reputation for thriving "arts and enterprise."
This year, the "Grey's Anatomy" actor is a co-winner along with a genetics research facility in Bar Harbor, Jackson Laboratory, the Portland Press Herald added.
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