‘Grey’s’ T.R. Knight says he’s gay

He hopes people don’t consider that ‘the most interesting part’ of him

Scott Garfield / AP	T.R. Knight plays Dr. George O'Malley in on the medical series "Grey's Anatomy."

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updated 5:31 p.m. ET Oct. 19, 2006

“Grey’s Anatomy” star T.R. Knight says he’s gay, but hopes people don’t consider that “the most interesting part of me.”

The 33-year-old actor addressed rumors of his sexuality in a statement to People magazine Thursday.

“I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I’d like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there,” Knight’s statement read. “While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I’m gay isn’t the most interesting part of me.”

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Knight plays Dr. George O’Malley on the popular ABC drama. A former stage actor, his television credits also include “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.”