Patrick Dempsey’s wife, Jillian Fink, filed for divorce after 15 years of marriage, ETonline reported.
Patrick Dempsey, 49, and Jillian Fink are the parents of three children, 12-year-old Tallulah and 7-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby.
The couple said in a statement: “It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end our marriage.
“Our primary concern remains the wellbeing of our children, and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family’s privacy at this very sensitive time.”
The Grey’s Anatomy star was reportedly in Daytona Beach, Florida, for a racing event at the time of his wife’s divorce filing.
Patrick Dempsey is one of the highest-paid actors in TV, making a reported $16 million in 2014 from his Grey’s Anatomy stint and endorsement deals.
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