A beloved Grey's Anatomy character is taking a break, but will return. Caterina Scorsone, who plays Amelia Shepherd, will be missing for a while.
Her absence is written into the storyline in season 21. After a deadly explosion at Grey Sloan, Amelia hits her breaking point and announces she's taking a sabbatical.
One of the show's core cast members is taking a break but they'll be back.
Author's summary: Grey's Anatomy benches a main character temporarily.