Kelly McCreary is hanging up her doctor's coat.The star will exit the long-running ABC medical drama after playing Dr. Maggie Pierce for nine seasons, ET has confirmed.
McCreary's final episode as a series regular will air April 13, but she is expected to appear at least one more time before the current 19th season is over.«After nine seasons, I am saying goodbye to Maggie Pierce and her Grey Sloan family.
It has been a tremendous honor to be a part of such a legendary television institution as I will always be grateful to Shonda Rhimes, Krista Vernoff and ABC for the opportunity, and to the incredible fans for their passionate support,» McCreary said in a statement to ET. «To spend nine years exploring a character inside and out, while reaching a global audience with impactful stories, is a rare gift.
It has afforded me an opportunity to collaborate with, learn from and be inspired by countless brilliant artists both in front of and behind the camera,» she continued.
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