Kate Aurthur editorSPOILERS: 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.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. “Watching his evolution these past 11 years both on screen and off has been a true gift.
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