Former “Grey’s Anatomy” actor Isaiah Washington says his wife, Jenisa (also reported as Jenise) Maria/Jenisa Marie Garland, died in 2025 and that the death happened more than a year before he publicly disclosed it. In a post shared over the weekend, Washington writes that she collapsed “suddenly” and died later, describing the news as a “huge shock” to him and his family.
Different outlets report the timing and medical circumstances with varying phrasing. Washington’s account includes that the collapse occurred on May 31, 2025, followed by her death on June 9, 2025. Other coverage describes her death as occurring in May 2025 and says she suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Additional reporting notes Washington and Garland were married in 1996 and that the disclosure comes amid public attention that had included rumors, according to one outlet.
Across reports, outlets agree Washington used social media to confirm his wife’s death and provide a personal update, but they differ in how they summarize the date and the stroke details.
