Atticus 'Link' Lincoln on Grey's Anatomy: Character Guide, Jo Romance, and Future Faq
By Elena Rostova
Q1: Does Link die in Grey's Anatomy Season 22?
A1: No. Despite alarming fan rumors ahead of the Season 22 premiere and intense trauma during the fall finale, Dr. Atticus Lincoln is alive and remains Grey Sloan's chief of orthopedic surgery.
Q2: Did Jo Wilson's babies survive the emergency premature C-section?
A2: Yes. The midseason premiere that aired on January 9, 2026, confirmed that both Jo and the newborn twins survived the emergency delivery, though the infants face ongoing monitoring in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Q3: How many children does Link have?
A3: Link has three biological children: his eldest son, Scout Lincoln (shared with Dr. Amelia Shepherd), and the newborn twins born to Jo Wilson in Season 22. He also serves as a primary father figure to Jo's adopted daughter, Luna.
Q4: Is Chris Carmack leaving Grey's Anatomy before Season 23?
A4: There is no indication that Chris Carmack plans to exit the series. He remains under contract and actively engaged in the core narrative as production discussions begin for an anticipated Season 23 pickup.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
