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Williams was trending on Twitter after Thursday s episode, which saw the return of Jackson s ex-wife April Kepner (Sarah Drew) and estranged father Robert (Eric Roberts).
âLook Up Childâ is a Jackson-centric episode, and sure enough, Jesse Williams is the one leaving
Greyâs. His plastic surgeon character is pulling a Callie and moving across the country for an exciting new job.
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Before he leaves, though, he has to check in with two towering figures from his past: ex-wife April Kepner (Sarah Drew), with former
Greyâs star Sarah Drew making her highly publicized return to the show, and estranged father Robert Avery, with Eric Roberts making a surprise reappearance on the ABC drama. (Jacksonâs conversations with April and Robert are artfully intercut in this episode, but weâll recap the episode chronologically, for clarityâs sake!)
Grey s Anatomy Sees April Kepner Return as Jackson Announces His Exit
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Grey s Anatomy welcomed back April Kepner (Sarah Drew) just in time to see Jackson (Jesse Williams) announce his exit. Deadline broke the news minutes before the episode aired with a statement from showrunner Krista Vernoff confirming that Williams was exiting the show after 11 years. His final episode will air in two weeks on Thursday, May 20. 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, Vernoff said. Jesse brings so much heart, such depth of care, and so much intelligence to his work. We will miss Jesse terribly and we will miss Jackson Avery played to perfection for so many years.
Grey s Anatomy actor Jesse Williams is exiting the ABC series after 12 seasons.
Williams last episode as Dr. Jackson Avery on the medical drama will air on May 20.
Williams departure from Grey Sloan Memorial was revealed on Thursday night s episode titled Look Up Child. After reuniting with his estranged father Robert (Eric Roberts) and ex-wife, April Kepner (Sarah Drew), he came to the realization he wants to take over his family s foundation in Boston, Mass.
Showrunner Krista Vernoff confirmed Williams exit in a statement with Deadline. 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, Vernoff said. Jesse brings so much heart, such depth of care, and so much intelligence to his work. We will miss Jesse terribly and we will miss Jackson Avery played to perfection for so many years.