Jesse Williams Exits 'Grey's Anatomy' Ahead of Season 12 Finale
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The actor will be portraying his character Dr. Jackson Avery of the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for the last time in an upcoming episode titled 'Tradition', which is set to air on May 20.
May 7, 2021
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Fans of "
Grey's Anatomy" may not be happy with this news. The Thursday, May 6 episode of the long-running medical drama hinted at Dr. Jackson Avery's pending exit from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital as
Jesse Williams is exiting the show after 12 years.
Jesse's character will be seen on the show for the last time in an upcoming episode titled "Tradition", which is set to air on May 20. Confirming the departure news, executive producer/showrunner Krista Vernoff said in a statement, "Jesse Williams is an extraordinary artist and activist. Watching his evolution these past 11 years both on screen and off has been a true gift."