Holden McKee

Holden McKee
Biographical Information
Status	Deceased
Medical Information
Diagnosis	Minimal consciousness Temporal parietal scalp laceration Epidural hematoma
Doctor(s)	Derek Shepherd Miranda Bailey Meredith Grey
Treatment	Residential care Stitches Amphetamines Surgery
Familial Information
Marital	Cheryl Leonard (ex-wife)
Children	Coby McKee
Professional Information
Profession	Former Firefighter
Workplace	Former Seattle Fire Department
Appearances
Only	Thanks for the Memories
Seasons	GA: 2
Portrayed by	Brian Kerwin

Holden McKee is a patient who woke up on Thanksgiving after being minimally conscious for more than a decade.

Quick Answers

What caused Holden McKee to fall into a coma?

Holden was hit with falling debris while working as a firefighter, leaving him in what was believed to be a permanent vegetative state.

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What event led to the discovery that Holden was no longer in a vegetative state?

When Holden was in the ER, he opened his eyes and tracked Meredith as she moved, indicating he wasn't in a vegetative state as previously believed.

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What was Holden McKee's profession before his accident?

Holden was a firefighter until an accident left him minimally conscious.

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What circumstances led to Holden McKee being examined in an ER after 16 years in a coma?

Holden was brought to the ER from his residential facility after falling from his bed while being turned.

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History

Accident

While working as a firefighter, Holden was hit by falling debris. As a result of this accident, he was believed to be in a permanent vegetative state and he was put in residential care.

Fall, Awakening, and Death

Sixteen years later, Holden fell in his nursing home while being turned by orderlies and insurance insisted that he be checked out in an ER before he could be returned to the home. While she was examining him and preparing to stitch up a cut on his forehead, Meredith was startled to see him open his eyes and track her. She told Derek what she saw and he was doubtful. Despite his doubts, he examined Holden, who was found to be minimally conscious. Derek gave him amphetamines to wake him up.

They also called his family as they waited for him to wake up. When the family arrived, they discovered that his son was now a teenager and his wife had re-married and was expecting a baby. When they heard that Holden was likely to wake up soon, Cheryl took Coby and left, not wanting Holden to see that they hadn't waited for him.

After they left, Holden woke up and was shocked to hear how much time had passed. He had an MRI, which revealed an epidural hematoma. They said they could operate, but told Holden it was risky. Coby came back, but didn't stay long. After he left, Holden decided to have the surgery. They operated, but he died during the surgery. Derek then had to deliver the news to Coby, who had come back to the hospital to wait for his dad.

Relationships

Romantic

He was married to Cheryl Leonard. While he was unconscious, she divorced him and re-married.

Familial

He has one son, Coby McKee, who was only a toddler when he was injured.

Career

Holden was a firefighter. While working on a fire, he was hit by falling debris and seriously injured.

Notes and Trivia

• He was at Mayfield Nursing Home.