Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive, says ‘I’ve always been the bridesmaid’

The US actor joked about his new title saying: “Never give up on a dream”.

Patrick Dempsey joked ‘never give up on a dream’ after he was named the Sexiest Man Alive. Picture: Matthew Thompson, Inis Meáin.

Patrick Dempsey has been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.

The US actor, famed for his role as Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, was unveiled on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he joked about his new title saying: “Never give up on a dream”.