Grey's Anatomywon't be hanging up its white coat just yet.

The ABC series has been renewed for a 21st season, extending its run as primetime TV's longest-running primetime medical drama, according to show creatorShonda Rimes.

"The loyalty and love ofGrey's Anatomyfans has propelled us into a historic 21st season," she told E! News in an April 1 statement, "and I could not be more grateful."

Rimes also confirmedthat showrunnerMeg Mariniswho replacedKrista Vernoffat the end of season 19will continue serving her current role. Praising Marinis, she called the showrunner's storytelling "a gift that continues to keep the show vibrant, compelling and alive."

Rimes added, "I can't wait to see what she has in store for next season."

News of the renewal comes just weeks after the premiere ofGrey's Anatomy's20th season, the first one sinceEllen Pompeostepped back from herlead role as Meredith Grey. However, the actress remains a part of the main cast as the show's narrator, with a new generation of physicians and internsincludingNatalie Morales,Nico TerhoandMidori Francisscrubbing in.

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