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Kate Walsh leaving 'Private Practice'
June 12, 2012, 8:39 PM EST

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Kate Walsh will quit her hit medical drama "Private Practice" after its upcoming sixth season.

The star has been portraying Dr. Addison Montgomery in the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off since its premiere in 2007, but she is preparing to hang up her stethoscope for good once filming wraps on the latest run of the TV show.

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She tells new talk show host Bethenny Frankel, "This is my last season for Private Practice. It's been an incredible journey, an amazing ride. I'm hugely, hugely grateful.

"It's been a long time being Addison and I feel incredibly grateful to (creator) Shonda Rhimes and all the fans that have been there from day one to now, but I'm really excited about the last season.

"It's bittersweet. It's a huge chapter of my life, it's been eight years."

Walsh first starred as Dr. Montgomery in episodes of Grey's Anatomy in 2005.

It is not known whether network bosses at ABC, which airs the show, will continue "Private Practice" without Walsh.

Also: Andy Samberg leaving 'SNL'

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ctheslayer
Jun 13, 2012 7:19AM
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Honestly, it's time to pull the plug. The Addison Montgomery character alone was entertaining - filthy rich, professionally successful, could have any guy she wanted but would always obsess over the one guy she couldn't have and that’s what ruined her day. In the midst of the struggling interns on Grey’s Anatomy, it was a diversion. On Private Practice, however, it is entire cast of Addie Montgomery’s. After five years none of these people are going to be happy with their spouses, their money, their success, their Oceanside homes. Apparently Shonda Rimes was correct that there was an audience for such self-indulgent characters, but for me it became the show that was on in the background after Grey’s several seasons ago. A shame because I think the cast is one of the best on t.v
kycateyes
Jun 13, 2012 8:18AM
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I'll miss Addie...and the show if it goes off the air.  But I do understand Kate Walsh's wanting to leave.  After all, there's not much more for her amazing character to do...and she's running out of men on the show to fool around with. LOL  Thanks to Kate Walsh and her portrayal, I've always preferred PP over Grey's.
kmd511
Jun 13, 2012 9:24AM
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paladin520, if you do not care, then why are you commenting about it? You obviously cared enough to read the story and by the way, "just sayin" is another one of those cliched, tired, overdone, retarded catch phrases that adults should really avoid.
Bookworm3
Jun 13, 2012 9:06AM
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I love Private Practice.  The great actors I believe have to move on to pursue other roles. I hate seeing

Kate Walsh leaving though.  She is fabulous!!!!!! Maybe she will have another series soon. If Private Practice stays on it will be a huge void.  If it is a contract issue please make it right for all. We need this diversion from the world to clear our heads. 

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