Beloved Grey Sloan Doctor Dies in Dramatic Season 22 Premiere

The long-awaited Season 22 premiere of Grey's Anatomy proved to be a bittersweet affair for the staff of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. In the aftermath of the devastating explosion that rocked the hospital last May, the doctors found themselves in a desperate fight for survival.

Tragically, one of their own, Dr. Monica Beltran, played by Natalie Morales, did not make it through her injuries. After assisting in a life-saving surgery, Beltran passed away in the arms of her colleague, Jules. Her death was a devastating blow to the Grey Sloan community, with actor Chris Carmack, who plays Link, expressing his sadness at losing such a "light, funny, wonderful, kind" presence on the show.

While the staff mourned Beltran's passing, the focus shifted to the fate of another beloved character, Link. Fans had been anxiously awaiting to see if he would survive the explosion, and in a dramatic turn of events, he was rushed into emergency surgery in a literal stairwell. Thanks to the quick thinking of Ben, Link managed to pull through, though the extent of his injuries remains to be seen.

Amelia's emotional reaction to Link's condition highlighted the strong co-parenting bond they have developed, even though they are no longer a couple. As Link fights to recover, he will have to prioritize his role as a new father to his twin girls, rather than immediately returning to his surgical duties.

The premiere also saw the introduction of a new intern, Dr. Spencer, who made a memorable first impression on Meredith, and the continuation of Simone's complicated romantic entanglement with Lucas and Wes.