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Isaiah Washington Reveals Wife's Death from Massive Stroke
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In Short: Actor Isaiah Washington has revealed that his wife, Jenisa Garland, died from a massive hemorrhagic stroke in 2025.
Washington shared the news on social media, confirming that his wife collapsed suddenly on May 31, 2025, and passed away on June 9, 2025.
He encouraged his followers to take heed of their bodies, noting that some headaches can be warning signs of more serious conditions.
Washington emphasized the importance of getting a brain scan if experiencing persistent headaches, urging people to take their health seriously.
The couple, who were married for 29 years, had three children together: Isaiah Washington V, Tyme, and Iman.
In a statement, Washington expressed his regret over a past incident on the set of 'Grey's Anatomy' where he used a homophobic slur, but clarified that he had already apologized for it.
Washington also mentioned that he has not apologized since that incident, stating, 'That's why I'll never apologize again -- to this day.'
Washington's revelation comes more than a year after his wife's passing, indicating that he felt it was the right time to share the details of her death.
He acknowledged the privacy his wife had maintained during her life, suggesting that this post might be a departure from her usual discretion.
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- Isaiah and Jenisa have three children: Isaiah Washington V, Tyme, and Iman. (Robin L Marshall) Viola Davis sent condolences and wrote, "So very sorry Isaiah," while actor Michael Beach noted, "It is appropriate, brother. We all need to pay better attention to what we are going through physically and mentally. Love to you and your family."
- "I sincerely regret my actions and the unfortunate use of words during the recent incident on-set," Washington said in the statement.
- While speaking about his departure on the Fox Nation series "Isaiah Washington: Kitchen Talk " in July 2020, Washington explained why he decided to publicly apologize for the incident.
- "The story was a lie and misconstrued. But as a family guy, a father, I thought I was helping the family," said Washington.
- "I have said 'no' for 3 years now," he captioned a series of snaps.
- "She has been gone 16 months now, but she left 3 incredibly amazing children behind to continue her legacy." He added, "I don’t know if this is an appropriate post, because Jenisa Washington was extremely private, but I guess I just have to be reprimanded from her on the other side." Isaiah and Jenisa have three children: Isaiah Washington V, Tyme, and Iman.
- In October 2006, he was reportedly accused of using a homophobic slur, directed at co-star T.R.
- "She succumbed to a massive hemorrhagic stroke and never recovered."
- "Both are beneath my own personal standards. I have nothing but respect for my co-workers... and have apologized personally to everyone involved."
- "That's why [former President Donald] Trump doesn't apologize, because when you apologize for something, then that it is admitted to wrong -- doing something wrong. I did nothing wrong."