Patrick Dempsey Says He Has No Attachment to 'Grey's Anatomy' Character Anymore, But Explains Why He's So Grateful to the Show

Patrick Dempsey hasn’t been on Grey’s Anatomy as a series regular for 10 years now and while he doesn’t feel an “attachment” to his character anymore, he understands the impact his work as Derek Shepherd had on his life.

The 60-year-old actor is currently starring in the Fox series Memory of a Killer and was asked about Grey’s in a new interview about the show.

“What kind of relationship do you have with Derek Shepherd now? Do you still have any attachment to the character?” he was asked by The Hollywood Reporter.