Why Does Adele Die?

Adele Webber (Loretta Devine), who was Dr. Richard Webber's first wife, suffered from Alzheimer's towards the end of her journey on Grey's Anatomy. After successfully undergoing surgery for a brain aneurysm, Adele eventually died of a heart attack in season 9.

Does Adele get Alzheimer's?

Adele has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and she is becoming more confused. Among other problems, she mistakes Meredith for her dead mother and accuses her of having an affair with Richard.

How did Adele Webber die on GREY's anatomy?

In season nine, Adele is rushed to the hospital on the day of Bailey's wedding because of an aneurysm. Meredith and Bailey (yes, Bailey works on her wedding day because she's Bailey) successfully operate on her, but she later dies of a heart attack.

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