In Grey's Anatomy, Lexie Grey's plane crash settlement money went to her father, Thatcher Grey, as her next of kin, though it was later hinted that he may have used some or all of it to help buy the hospital, making it part of the "Grey Sloan Seven" collective for the hospital's purchase, but the exact distribution wasn't fully detailed on-screen.
It's mentioned later on that Thatcher got Lexie's settlement money.
A decision is reached regarding the plane crash case, with the hospital found guilty of negligence, and each of the survivors is awarded $15 million in compensation. Callie decides to throw a celebration dinner.
As a reminder, for those who know the show but it all blurs together: [For context, Season 7 takes place after the shooting and ep. 5 is where the attendees compete for a million dollars, Owen is awarded it to do his trauma training.
However, Mark's $15 million from the lawsuit, originally meant for Sofia, was used in the buying of the hospital. Although uncertain, it's possible that Lexie's money was also used. Meredith mentioned she'd have to ask their father but it's unknown if she ever did and if the money was used.
Callie didn't get any money from the crash. The money that Arizona got was shared with Callie because they're married.
The saddest Grey's Anatomy deaths often involve core characters like George O'Malley, Lexie Grey, Mark Sloan, and Derek Shepherd, whose losses deeply impacted Meredith and the core group; fan-favorite Andrew DeLuca's tragic stabbing, and patient/love interests like Denny Duquette, Adele Webber, and April's baby Samuel Norbert Avery also rank high due to their emotional storylines and connections to the main cast, often involving suddenness or prolonged suffering.
When Denny's condition deteriorates, Izzie deliberately worsens his health further by cutting his LVAD wire to move him up the UNOS donor register. Although Denny receives a new heart, he has a stroke hours later and dies. Upon his death, Izzie becomes the sole beneficiary of Denny's will, inheriting $8.7 million.
Meredith is probably the wealthiest since she has twice the amount of shares as everyone else.
What was the outcome of Callie Torres' lawsuit against Travis Reed? At the end of the trial, the court sided with Callie.
Griffin Ford is a billionaire who came to the hospital to search for a reason for him making an error.
There's no single "saddest" moment, as Grey's Anatomy is famous for heartbreak, but Lexie Grey's death in the plane crash, where she confesses love to Mark Sloan as she dies under debris, and Derek Shepherd's death, where Meredith must make the choice to turn off his life support after his accident, are consistently ranked as the most devastating, alongside the loss of April and Jackson's baby Samuel and George O'Malley's death.
The doctors who were on the plane win the lawsuit, but the payout bankrupts the hospital. They all club together and buy Seattle Grace Mercy West, with the help of the Harper Avery Foundation, and they become the Board of Directors, once being called the "Grey-Sloan 7".
Chyler Leigh's Grey's Anatomy character, Lexie Grey, was killed during a plane crash in the eighth season of the show. Lexie was then eaten by wolves off-screen in a scene that's been much-memed. Leigh said she's "down with" her character's demise on the Call It What It Is podcast.
Chyler Leigh. Chyler is an actress and singer who currently stars opposite Andie MacDowell in THE WAY HOME for Hallmark. She is well-known for playing "Alex Danvers" in SUPERGIRL for six seasons and "Lexie Grey" in GREY'S ANATOMY.
Meredith, along with the other victims of the plane crash, receives $15 million in compensation from the hospital for their negligence. To prevent the hospital from going into bankruptcy, Meredith helps buy the hospital and becomes a member of the newly renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital board of directors.
Meet Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, a radiologist who became a billionaire businessman. He started his career as a radiologist in the UAE.
8 Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey): $10 Million.
"I don't actually regret leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' -- I did the right thing for me and for my family," she expressed, saying it allowed her to spend quality time with her daughter Naleigh. Katherine Heigl is pictured on July 17, 2005, staring as "Isobel 'Izzie' Stevens" on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."
Fans frequently skip Grey's Anatomy's musical episode ("Song Beneath the Song"), the "what if" episode ("If/Then"), the documentary episode, episodes with heavy guest stars, the carousel scenes, and sometimes the entire COVID-19 season, due to cringe, discomfort, or disinterest in special format episodes that break the normal narrative.
BokHee, the longest-running Grey's Anatomy supporting character, is played by a real-life scrub nurse who adds authenticity to the role. That explains her small, but impactful parts ❤️ It's crazy she's the longest standing character who hasn't left the hospital…
Few noticed this detail… but Cristina was there. She held Meredith's hand during Derek's funeral. No words needed — just love.
Season 6, episode 23: “Sanctuary,” and episode 24: “Death and All His Friends” If we're talking scariest episodes of Grey's Anatomy, there is no way the two-parter covering the hospital shooting isn't at the top of the list, full stop.
Lessons on Pain from the Medical Office of Grey's Anatomy
In season 3 episode 3, a young Abigail Breslin plays the role of Megan Clover, a foster child with mysterious bruises and injuries. She claims she is a superhero because she does not feel pain.