‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, 63, Breaks Silence on Wife’s Sudden Death
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Tibrina Hobson / Getty Images Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington has confirmed rumors that his wife died 16 months ago. Washington, 63, revealed on Saturday that his wife, Jenisa Washington, died in June 2025 after suffering a stroke, but said he had kept the news secret as she was a private person. She was 56. The…
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Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Isaiah Washington revealed in an Instagram post that his wife of 29 years, Jenisa Washington — who also went by Jenisa Garland — died more than a year ago.
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Isaiah Washington revealed wife Jenisa Garland died from a "massive hemorrhagic stroke," urging fans to take headaches seriously and get brain scans.
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- ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, 63, Breaks Silence on Wife’s Sudden Death (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)
Tibrina Hobson / Getty Images Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington has confirmed rumors that his wife died 16 months ago. Washington, 63, revealed on Saturday that his wife, Jenisa Washington, died in June 2025 after suffering a stroke, but said he had kept the news secret as she was a private person. She was 56. The…
- ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Isaiah Washington reveals his wife died more than a year ago (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Isaiah Washington revealed in an Instagram post that his wife of 29 years, Jenisa Washington — who also went by Jenisa Garland — died more than a year ago.
- ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Isaiah Washington Announces Wife Jenisa’s Death (opens Breitbart in a new tab)
Grey’s Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington has announced the death of his wife, Jenisa Washington.
- 'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington reveals wife died from ‘massive’ stroke in 2025 (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Isaiah Washington revealed wife Jenisa Garland died from a "massive hemorrhagic stroke," urging fans to take headaches seriously and get brain scans.


