REPORT: Katherine Heigl Set to Leave “Grey’s Anatomy”

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8:28 pm, March 11th, 2010

BREAKING!

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Katherine Heigl is close to jumping from “Grey’s Anatomy.”

After six tumultuous years on the ABC medical drama, the actress will part ways with “Grey’s” pending a final exit agreement between ABC Studios and Heigl’s camp, according to EW.

Series creator Shonda Rhimes has reportedly agreed to release the star from her contract.

Heigl was scheduled to come back to the show on March 1 following a personal hiatus to shoot a film and spend time with her adopted daughter.

But Heigl has not yet returned to work to make the final five episodes of the season, and sources say the two sides have mutually decided to terminate the relationship now.

It’s likely Heigl’s final appearance on “Grey’s Anatomy” already has aired.

Gossip Cop will have an update as soon as a final agreement is reached.

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