The Departure of T. R. Knight from Grey’s Anatomy

In the tumultuous world of Grey’s Anatomy, both on-screen and off, lives are constantly in flux. Among the casualties was George’s gentle soul, embodied by the real-life actor T.R. Knight, who graced the show’s early seasons. With a staggering $350,000 paycheck awaiting him per episode, Knight stood firm in negotiations for future seasons with ABC.

Yet, to his dismay, the network didn’t seem interested in sealing the deal. Adding to the turmoil, Knight found himself at odds with the visionary creator of Grey’s, Shonda Rhimes, amidst creative clashes and embroiled in a very public spat with former co-star Isaiah Washington.