5 January 2000 | by SpideyTerry (Ardmore, PA) â See all my reviews. Family Matters was the perfect show for the family. It wasn't sappy or annoying like most of the other family shows on tv. Carl and Steve Urkel were the best characters and the funniest.
0. Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) died in episode 21 of Grey's Anatomy.. ABC. SEATTLE -- Dr. Derek Christopher McDreamy Shepherd died on April 23, 2015, at the age of 49. The Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital surgeon, who specialized in neurosurgery, not only lived his life as a hero but also died as one.
Shonda Rhimes Finally Explains Why Derek Had to Die on Grey's Anatomy. Calling all Grey's Anatomy fans: now that you've finally stopped crying about Derek McDreamy Shepherd's (Patrick Dempsey) death, get ready for those tears to start falling again. Shonda Rhimes stands by her decision to kill off the fan-favorite character the way she did at the end of last season...but for a good reason!