Steven W. Bailey, best known for playing Joe the bartender in Grey’s Anatomy, revealed a health diagnosis that will impact what his next roles might look like.
On Friday, January 2, the 54-year-old actor — who has also appeared in shows like Chicago Fire, Modern Family, Shameless, Scandal, and more — took to X to share an open letter to fans.
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