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01/17/2007

GLAAD seeks apology from Isaiah Washington; George Washington's posthumous 'sorry' remains unsolicited

by Jeremy Hooper

 Good As You Images  Good As You Images  Good As You Images  Good As You Images  Good As You Images  Good As You Images Picture-8-14 1-1In light of T.R. Knight's testimony that Isaiah Washington did use the "f word" on the set of "Grey's Anatomy," as well as Washington's subsequent use of the word in the Golden Globes press room, the folks at GLAAD are requesting that the actor proffer an apology and make amends for his usage of the slur.

No word on what atonement GLAAD is seeking from Washington. However, we do hear that the unexpected contents of an upcoming patient's stomach will thoroughly stun the staff of Seattle Grace Hospital:

Media

GLAAD Condemns Isaiah Washington's Use of Anti-Gay Slur [GLAAD Release]

*EARLIER: Knight on Ellen on Washington: He did, in fact, slur his words [G-A-Y]
UPDATED: Washington bizarrely, overcompensatingly speaks out for gaydom [G-A-Y]

**ALSO: Should Washington be fired for the incident? Andy has that discussion over at Towleroad.

***UPDATE, 1/18: Today, ABC issued a statement admonishing Washington. Later, Washington released a statement of apology to "T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community."

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