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Why Cristina Yang Leaving Grey's Anatomy Is So Devastating

Why 'Grey's Anatomy's' Cristina Yang Is Such A Revolutionary Character
Alanna Vagianos
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Senior Reporter, HuffPost

This publicity image released by ABC shows Sandra Oh, right, in a scene from "Grey's Anatomy." ABC says that âGreyâs Anatomyâ star Sandra Oh is leaving the medical drama after the coming season. Shonda Rhimes, the show's creator and executive producer, said she's grateful for what she called the actressâ âbrilliantâ work. Rhimes said âGreyâs Anatomyâ will savor Ohâs character of Dr. Cristina Yang in the upcoming 10th season, and then give her the exit she deserves. (AP Photo/ABC, Richard Cartwright)
This publicity image released by ABC shows Sandra Oh, right, in a scene from "Grey's Anatomy." ABC says that âGreyâs Anatomyâ star Sandra Oh is leaving the medical drama after the coming season. Shonda Rhimes, the show's creator and executive producer, said she's grateful for what she called the actressâ âbrilliantâ work. Rhimes said âGreyâs Anatomyâ will savor Ohâs character of Dr. Cristina Yang in the upcoming 10th season, and then give her the exit she deserves. (AP Photo/ABC, Richard Cartwright)

Over the past 10 seasons, "Grey’s Anatomy’s" Cristina Yang (played by Sandra Oh) has weathered breakups, plane crashes, crazed gunmen, actual exploding bazookas, cardiothoracic attendings unable to keep up with her talent, and hundreds of surgeries. As she’s navigated that chaos, she’s cemented herself as one of the most groundbreaking and memorable characters on television. Tonight, the show and everyone who watches it lose her.

Audiences typically like their television heroines optimistic, kind, put-together, and maybe a little spunky. There’s a reason why supportive moms like Tami Taylor, compassionate office mates like Pam Halpert, and twee romantics like Jess Day are so beloved. Bright, shiny characters are never in short supply; Grey’s itself has had plenty over the years, from Izzie Stevens (smiler, baker, and marrier of dead men) to Arizona Robbins (healer of tiny humans and wearer of roller skate sneakers).

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