Very Dead Dr. Greene Heading to 'ER'

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(Sept. 4) - Dr. Mark Greene is returning to "ER," via the magical use of flashback. Anthony Edwards was killed off the long-running hospital drama back in 2002, but will make an appearance in the show's final season in a scene with new regular Angela Bassett, TV Guide is reporting.

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Greene will appear at the bedside of Bassett's Dr. Cate Banfield in the episode, to be shot next week. Edwards asked to be written off the show back in season eight so he could pursue a directing career. Writers chose death by brain tumor.

Also appearing during this 15th and final season of the Emmy-winning show is former castmate Noah Wyle, who departed the show in 2006. No word on if they'll get George Clooney to make an appearance.

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