Patrick Dempsey Named Sexiest Man Alive by ‘People’

Patrick Dempsey Named Sexiest Man Alive by ‘People’

Patrick Dempsey Named , Sexiest Man Alive by ‘People’.

57-year-old Dempsey secured his heartthrob status nearly two decades ago as Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy.'.

According to 'People,' he's still got what it takes to turn heads.

Dempsey is this year's Sexiest Man Alive.

He was initially shocked by the news, 'People' reports.

I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right?

I’ve always been the bridesmaid!

, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'.

I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position.

So my ego is good, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'.

The actor said he's glad to receive the honor "at this point" in his life.

It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'.

The Dempsey Center, which was founded in memory of his late mother, holds a special place in his heart.

The center's mission statement is, "Making Life Better for People Impacted by Cancer." .

Dempsey's other passions include his family and love for racecar driving, which fans can experience in the upcoming biopic, 'Ferrari.'.

Dempsey's other passions include his family and love for racecar driving, which fans can experience in the upcoming biopic, 'Ferrari.'.

Dempsey plays Italian driver Piero Taruffi, 'People' reports