Confirmed: Kate Walsh to Leave ABC'S PRIVATE PRACTICE

By: Jun. 13, 2012
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In an appearance on Bethenny Frankel's new talk show, 'Bethenny,' actress Kate Walsh confirmed reports that the upcoming sixth season of ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE will be her last. Walsh told the audience, "This is my last season for 'Private Practice. It's been an incredible journey and an amazing ride … It's bittersweet. It's a huge chapter of my life."

The actress has portrayed Dr. Addison Montgomery for the past seven years on the drama series. Her character originated on the ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" and then departed the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital for her own practice in LA. Last month BWW reported that Walsh signed a deal with the network to appear in 13 future episodes of the show's upcoming season. 

In a recent interview with TV Guide Magazine, series creator Shonda Rhimes denied that Season 6 would be the show's last and explained that the departure of co-star Tim Daly was due to financial reasons. "I have been told that I'm not allowed to think of us only doing 13 episodes. There's a lot of budgetary issues on that show. We need to make sure the show is viable and that we can produce it. I feel as though Tim's character had a wonderful journey."

Photo credit: Walter McBride

 



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