Dr. Atticus "Link" Lincoln does not die on Grey's Anatomy. Despite being critically injured in an explosion at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital at the end of season 21, Link survives after emergency surgeries and care in the season 22 premiere. His survival was considered a relief for fans, although he faces a difficult recovery ahead. The show instead depicted the death of Dr. Monica Beltran in the premiere episode, which was a shocking loss for the characters. Link's emotional farewell moment with his wife Jo also reinforced the gravity of his condition before his recovery became clear.