"Grey's Anatomy" alum Patrick Dempsey wanted an on-screen reunion with one of his former co-stars on the medical drama series he starred in for 11 seasons. In 2020, years after Dane left "Grey's Anatomy," he shared an amusing photo of himself and Dempsey showing how they hung out during the COVID pandemic. Article continues below advertisementInside Patrick Dempsey's Exit From 'Grey's Anatomy'MEGADempsey left "Grey's Anatomy" in 2015 after the show's 11th season. Patrick Dempsey Wants To Escape The McDreamy PersonaDempsey's McDreamy persona made him a beloved TV heartthrob. It's understandable how people immediately associate Dempsey with McDreamy after playing the character for more than a decade.