Kim Raver on leaving Grey’s Anatomy, Dr. Teddy Altman

Some absolutely shocking news came out yesterday within the Grey’s Anatomy world and of course, we still need time to reflect on it. After all, over the course of more than a decade and a half, Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver brought so much to the table as Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman. Now, the two are getting ready to say goodbye. They will exit at the end of the season, hopefully in a way that respects their journey and body of work.

We tend to think that for Raver in particular, she has such a unique history that is worth honoring. She had multi-year stints on the medical drama on two different instances, which means that she has experienced going away from it before, only to later return. We do tend to think that another reprisal is possible, but it does seem as though there will be an element of closure with her upcoming goodbye.

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For now, we just want to share what Kim herself had to say regarding her goodbye. Take a look at her emotional post via Instagram below:

Playing Dr. Teddy Altman will always hold a dear and special place in my heart.

Sixteen years ago, I had the incredible privilege of stepping into this role thanks to the vision of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Since that day, it has been a true gift to bring the iconic words of Shonda and our brilliant team of writers to life.

I am especially grateful to our current showrunner, Meg Marinis, for her leadership and heart, and I want to honor the immense talent of the showrunners who came before her, including Krista Vernoff, whose guidance helped shape Teddy’s journey through the years.

I feel so fortunate to have worked under the brilliance of Debbie Allen, who not only mentored me but welcomed me into the Director’s chair. To my amazingly talented castmates and our formidable, tireless crew: playing in this arena with you has been a joy, and I will carry this company in my heart always.

To the fans, your unwavering devotion and support are the reason this show remains such a force. Thank you for making this set my place of magic and my home.

Related – Get some more news on what Kevin McKidd had to say about his Grey’s Anatomy goodbye

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