TV Characters Who Vanished From Their Shows

Dr. Derek Shepherd, Grey’s Anatomy

A cornerstone of the hit show, the death of Derek Shepherd after 11 seasons was a massive shock to viewers, but not to producers. Patrick Dempsey allegedly had an affair with a crew member, which became a huge liability for the network. Writer Shonda Rhimes had her hands tied and unfortunately had to kill him off.

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The More You Know

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