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Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight at the Young Hollywood Awards, 2007<br />WireImageAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- It's official - T.R. Knight won't be scrubbing in for the next season of "Grey's Anatomy."
"Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much," T.R. said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Friday. "I continue to wish them the very best, and wholeheartedly thank all of the fans who have supported me and the show with such passion and enthusiasm."
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And Shonda Rhimes, creator and executive producer of the ABC show, also confirmed earlier reports that T.R. would not be returning as George O'Malley.
"I think I speak for the entire 'Grey's Anatomy' family when I say we wish T.R. Knight the best in his future endeavors," Shonda said in a statement to Access. "He is an incredibly talented actor and a person whose strength of character is admired by all of us."
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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, on Wednesday, Entertainment Weekly reported that ABC was releasing the actor from his contract.
During the Season 5 finale of "Grey's Anatomy" last month, the fate of Knight's character, George O'Malley, was in limbo. O'Malley had been hit by a bus shortly after signing up for the military, and was undergoing surgery at the hands of his Seattle Grace friends.
He was last seen dressed in his military uniform, waiting as an elevator carrying Katherine Heigl's character, Izzie Stevens, opened in front of him.
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In related news, Katherine's option has been picked up and she will be returning to the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Her character was left with a cliff-hanger in the finale as well, flat-lining during surgery in the episode's final minutes.
ABC reps had no comment on Katherine's reported return when reached by Access.
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Trish AGeorge was great on the show.As one of my favourite characters he will be truly missed.report abuseposted June 24, 2009 9:09 PM PDT
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ohmy17I'd rather have the quiet almost non-existent George that was around this past season. Izzy seeing dead people, Izzy whining more than Meredith, Izzy being all freaky weird - just too much for me. I really had high hopes that the show was going to return to its early fun days but I can see that isn't going to happen. Can we get TR back so Heigl can go make movies? Thats what shereport abuseposted June 23, 2009 1:37 AM PDT
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Robynhe's so wack! if he was gonna leave the show he should have left before they took dr. burke off....since he was the only reason they got rid of isaiah washington. screw tr knight!!!report abuseposted June 23, 2009 12:52 AM PDT
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JoseGuys I liked george as well, but honestly I like Izzie even more. George this season didn't stick out. I wasn't too shocked when I read that he was the one who was leaving. I'm sure T.R. Knight is going to get another job quick.report abuseposted June 22, 2009 5:10 PM PDT
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LaLaI will miss george leaving grey's. it wont be the same without him.report abuseposted June 19, 2009 8:48 AM PDT
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Dyshan SI love George and I don't know how thw show will manage without him.... he was very lovable and to me helped to keep the ohters grounded..... Goerge will be missed..... I love him!!!!!report abuseposted June 19, 2009 8:38 AM PDT
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Dyshan SI love George and I don't know how thw show will manage without him.... he was very lovable and to me helped to keep the ohters grounded..... Goerge will be missed..... I love him!!!!!report abuseposted June 19, 2009 8:38 AM PDT
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StephI will miss George! He was so great. I did notice that his parts became smaller and smaller this season...until the last couple shows.report abuseposted June 19, 2009 8:32 AM PDT
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jbmkI wish T.R. was staying and Hiegl was leaving.report abuseposted June 19, 2009 8:28 AM PDT
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MandyGeorge was my favorite person on that show, i'm going to miss him =[report abuseposted June 19, 2009 8:27 AM PDT
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