what season did derek die on grey's anatomy
The Death of Derek Shepherd. Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) dies after a tragic car accident on Grey's Anatomy. Watch this scene from Season 11, Episode 21: How to Save a Life to see the heartbreaking moment Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) says her final goodbye to her husband.erek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) dies after a tragic car accident on Grey's Anatomy. Watch this scene from Season 11, Episode 21: How to Save a Life to see the heartbreaking moment Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) says her final goodbye to her husband.