Jesse Williams is leaving Grey s Anatomy ANI | Updated: May 07, 2021 19:41 IST
Washington [US], May 7 (ANI): Hollywood star Jesse Williams, who played surgeon Jackson Avery on Grey s Anatomy since the show s sixth season, will be leaving the ABC medical drama at the end of this season. Williams final episode, titled Tradition , will air on May 20.
ABC confirmed Williams departure to Variety Thursday night and provided statements from the actor and from Grey s Anatomy showrunner, Krista Vernoff. Jesse Williams is an extraordinary artist and activist, Vernoff said.
She added, Watching his evolution these past 11 years both on screen and off has been a true gift. 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.
This Longtime Grey s Anatomy Actor Is Leaving the Show
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SPOILERS: Do not read this article if you have not watched the May 6 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Jesse Williams, who has played surgeon Jackson Avery on “Grey’s Anatomy” since the show’s sixth season, will be leaving the ABC medical drama at the end of this season, its 17th. Williams’ final episode, titled “Tradition,” will air on May 20.
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Variety Thursday night, and provided statements from the actor and from “Grey’s Anatomy” showrunner, Krista Vernoff.
“Jesse Williams is an extraordinary artist and activist,” Vernoff said. “Watching his evolution these past 11 years both on screen and off has been a true gift. 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.”