Katherine Heigl Parts Ways With “Grey’s Anatomy”

March 25th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by GD  

By Gina Gomez
heigjhLos Angeles, Mar 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is some real disappointing news for all the fans of Katherine Heigl as the much acclaimed actress has confirmed that she would be departing from the popular ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy”.

While citing the reason which propelled her to take the decision of quitting the show, the “27 Dresses” star added that it was family issues that made her decided to part ways with the medical drama. It has been stated that the 31 year old actress wanted to be relieved from her contract with the network around 18 months prior to its end as she has assumed the responsibilities of a mother to her adopted daughter. Katherine Heigl has divulged to a news source that although it is sad that she had to end her association with the medical drama, she was not left with a choice and so finally an agreement had to be reached. Despite the fact that her appearance in the final five episodes of this season of the show had been planned, it would not be taking place any more. The news of her exit was confirmed by ABC on Wednesday, which means that her appearance on the January 21 episode was her last one in the show.

Meanwhile, the “Knocked Up” star acknowledged the her decision to exit the show would surely leave all her fans extremely disappointed but added that she had to make a choice and hoped that she had made the right one. Katherine Heigl edged the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens in the popular ABC medical drama and has earned huge popularity owing to her true to life portrayal of the character.

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