Chyler Leigh Breaks Her Silence

When the season 8 finale of Grey's Anatomy aired a few weeks ago, fans all over the world were devastated about Lexie Grey's sudden and sad death. 

Just recently, Chyler Leigh - the actress playing Lexie - broke her silence and explained her thoughts regarding her character's departure in the show.

"Earlier this year, I made the decision that season eight would be my last on Grey's Anatomy." Leigh said in an interview. This statement has been circulating in a number of media outlets.

She added "I met with Shonda (Rhimes) and we worked together to give Lexie's story appropriate closure. I am very lucky to have worked with this amazing cast and crew for five seasons. My experience on Grey's Anatomy is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I want to take this time to say thank you to the fans. Your unconditional love and support have made these last five years very special for me. I look forward to my next chapter and I hope you will continue to follow me on my journey."

Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy, tweeted : 

"I love Chyler and I love the character of Lexie Grey. She was an important member of my Grey's family. This was not an easy decision." 

"But it was a decision that Chyler and I came to together. We had a lot of thoughtful discussion about it and ultimately we both decided this was the right time for her character's journey to end. As far as I'm concerned Chyler will always remain a part of the Shondaland family and I can't wait to work with her again in the future."