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Character Development Season 21 Characters Season 22 Cast Changes Season 20 Ellen Pompeo Cast Members Storylines Cast Character Relationships Fan Reactions Cast and Crew LGBTQ+ Representation Showrunner Insights Shonda Rhimes Scott Speedman Season 20 Finale Production Team Season 21 Premiere Character Exits Episodes Production Fan Base Longevity New Cast Members Behind the Scenes Production Details Relationships Season Renewal Cristina Yang Dr. Meredith Grey Season Finale Plot Twists Fan Engagement Jesse Williams Plot Summary Arizona Robbins Viewership and Reception T. R. Knight Iconic Scenes Cast Dynamics Behind-the-Scenes Production Challenges Social Issues Streaming Impact Renewal Details Michael Thomas Grant Screen Time Character Deaths Production Decisions Premiere Date Tribute Backlash Spinoff Reunion Awards Jamie-Lynn Sigler Katherine Heigl Working Conditions Cast Reunion Streaming Rights Audience Reception Emmy Awards Legacy Returning Cast Members Jake Borelli Guest Stars Writers Return of Characters Actors Plot Jessica Capshaw Casting News Viewer Reactions Impact Season 22 Premiere Network Celebrations Character Developments Schedule Change Ending Caterina Scorsone Show Personnel Key Personnel History LGBTQ Representation Showrunner Transition Cast Departures Owen Hunt Potential Return Piper Perabo Eric Dane Episode Synopsis Casting Cast Salaries Audience Reactions Budget Reduction Airing Schedule Episodic Guarantees Character Departure
The role was written for her to reflect lived experience without defining the character by illness.