Sarah Drew's character Dr. April Kepner gave birth to a stillborn baby ... who died in her arms moments later, was followed in real-life by the birth of her daughter Hannah only hours later.

From Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey's iconic Post-It note vows to Jackson Avery's jaw-dropping love confession to April Kepner during ... much like her real-life romance with her husband Matthew ...

and they start a new life by helping the homeless communities in Seattle. However, in season 17, episode 14, she returns to the series as a guest cast member. April Kepner is a fictional character ...