Patrick Dempsey Named , Sexiest Man Alive by ‘People’.<br />57-year-old Dempsey secured his <br />heartthrob status nearly two decades ago as <br />Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy.'.<br />According to 'People,' he's <br />still got what it takes to turn heads.<br />Dempsey is this year's Sexiest Man Alive.<br />He was initially shocked by <br />the news, 'People' reports.<br />I was completely shocked, and then <br />I started laughing, like, this is a joke, <br />right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid! , Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'.<br />I’d completely forgotten about it <br />and never even contemplated being <br />in this position. So my ego is good, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'.<br />The actor said he's glad to receive the <br />honor "at this point" in his life.<br />It’s nice to have the recognition, <br />and certainly my ego takes a little <br />bump, but it gives me the platform <br />to use it for something positive, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'.<br />The Dempsey Center, which was founded in memory of his late mother, holds a special place in his heart.<br />The center's mission statement is, <br />"Making Life Better for People Impacted by Cancer." .<br />Dempsey's other passions include his family and love for racecar driving, which fans can experience in the upcoming biopic, 'Ferrari.'.<br />Dempsey's other passions include his family and love for racecar driving, which fans can experience in the upcoming biopic, 'Ferrari.'.<br />Dempsey plays Italian driver <br />Piero Taruffi, 'People' reports
