No, Edwards did not die in Grey’s Anatomy. Dr. Stephanie Edwards, portrayed by Jerrika Hinton was introduced as a recurring character in the American drama series Grey’s Anatomy in season 9.
Stephanie debuts as a surgical intern at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. She advances to the resident level with Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington), a fellow intern and friend. Jerrika Hinton’s character in the medical drama was promoted from recurring to regular in season 10 until her exit from the show at the conclusion of season 13.
Shonda Rhimes is the creator of the popular medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. The show centers on the personal and professional life of Meredith Grey and the medical staff at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
What happens to Edwards in Grey’s Anatomy?
In season 13 episode 23, Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton) was taken hostage by a violent patient named Keith. Stephanie covers him in alcohol and sets him on fire after a violent conflict, but she sustains severe burns in the ensuing explosion. She escapes the fire and saves a small child named Erin despite her wounds.
Following her recovery, Stephanie expresses gratitude to Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) for transforming her life and decides to quit the hospital to travel and experience life outside of medicine. After spending her entire life in the hospital, she believes she needs a vacation.
On which episode does Stephanie Edwards leave Grey’s Anatomy?
Stephanie Edwards (Jerrika Hinton) left Grey’s Anatomy in episode 24 of season 13 titled, “Ring of Fire.”
Stephanie was admitted after suffering burns in the aftermath of the explosion. When Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) came to visit her and assured her that everything would be alright, Edwards said she wanted to take a break from medicine to go out and explore other things in life. She expressed her gratitude to Richard for transforming her life and teaching her how to look beyond her past and discover her path, which she has now done. After quitting, she instructed Andrew to increase the morphine dosage to ease the pain. Richard sat with her while Stephanie calmed down and Andrew increased the morphine.
Who played Stephanie Edwards in Grey’s Anatomy?
Jerrica Hinton played the character of Dr. Stephanie Edwards in the long-running ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.
Hinton was chosen to play Stephanie Edwards in 2012. Her character's first read-through of the script for the episode was conducted on July 16, 2012. In September 2012, Hinton was revealed as the new intern, Stephanie Edwards, for the ninth season of Grey's Anatomy. It was revealed in January 2013 that Hinton and other new cast members would have the opportunity to join the series as regulars if the show were to be renewed.
Why did Edwards leave Grey’s Anatomy?
Jerrika Hinton’s character Stephanie Edwards left Grey’s Anatomy as the actress was cast in another series for HBO. Originally scheduled to depart the show in 2016 to feature in the ABC pilot series Toast, Hinton returned as a series regular for Season 13 of Grey’s Anatomy after the pilot was canceled.
On January 31, 2017, it was revealed that Hinton, who had been cast in Alan Ball's upcoming HBO series Here and Now, will leave Grey's Anatomy at the conclusion of the thirteenth season.
FAQs about Stephanie Edwards
Stephanie Edwards (Jerrika Hinton) suffers serious but not life-threatening burns to herself after an explosion. She chooses to quit medicine and explore other things in the world once she is fully recovered.
Stephanie Edwards (Jerrika Hinton) left Grey’s Anatomy in episode 24 of season 13 titled, “Ring of Fire.”
Jerrika Hinton’s character Stephanie Edwards left Grey’s Anatomy as the actress was cast in another series for HBO.
