LAUREN GRAHAM and ALEXIS BLEDEL

The family series, starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, won't be back for an eighth season later this year (07).

In a statement released yesterday (03May07), a spokesman for Warner Brothers - the network behind the show - says, "Announcing the final season of Gilmore Girls is truly a sad moment for everyone.

"This series... created a fantastic, storybook world featuring some of television's most memorable, lovable characters."

Source: WENN