Grey’s Anatomy thrilled fans with the returns of several dearly departed characters during season 17, and the show plans to bring back another former star in the upcoming season 18. Kate Burton, who plays Ellen Pompeo’s character Meredith Grey’s mother, Ellis Grey, will return in the new episodes.Deadline reported on Wednesday, August 11, that Burton, 63, will reprise her role in multiple installments, including the season 18 premiere.
The matriarch died during season 3 after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. However, this will not be the actress’ first reappearance since her alter ego’s demise.
In fact, she has guest-starred in eight episodes since her character’s death — most recently showing up in Meredith’s dream in season 15’s “Blood
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