Sorry Didn't Cut It For Washington Of Grey's Anatomy

One Hollywood actor won't be returning to his regular gig in the fall. The powers that be at Disney's ABC decided not to renew Grey's Anatomy cast member Isaiah Washington's contract option for next season.

In a statement, Washington said he's "mad as hell" and "not going to take it anymore," but did not elaborate. Grey's Anatomy has regularly been a top 10 show in the ratings since debuting in 2005.

Washington had been under fire for using an anti-gay slur five months ago backstage at the Golden Globe Awards. He also denied he used the slur previously against cast mate T.R. Knight.

Washington was criticized by gay rights groups as well as fellow cast member Katherine Heigl, who denounced Washington publicly. Heigl stars this month in Knocked Up, a Universal Pictures production.

Following the fallout, Washington met with gay advocacy organizations and filmed a public service announcement emphasizing the power of words to hurt or heal. In case you missed it, the season finale of Grey's Anatomy put the fate of Washington's character, Burke, in question.

Washington's spokesman says the actor will spend the summer working and doing charity work.

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Isaiah Washington has lost his job on the hit ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," five months after creating a furor with his use of an anti-gay slur.