Following news of split with wife, actor Patrick Dempsey avoids attention at Daytona race
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Actor Patrick Dempsey is trying to keep a low profile at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
A day after he and his wife announced they are divorcing after 15 years of marriage, Dempsey skipped an autograph session for fans — an event he usually takes part in — and was noticeably absent on the starting grid before the twice-around-the-clock endurance race at Daytona International Speedway.
The 49-year-old "Grey's Anatomy" star spoke Friday before news broke that he and wife Jillian Fink mutually agreed to end their marriage.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He talked about being in the best shape of his life, which he's hoping will have him prepared for a full racing schedule that includes at least 10 endurance events, and his next Hollywood project.