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Grey's Anatomy star says he is gay

Knight - "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"
Knight - "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"

'Grey's Anatomy' actor TR Knight has announced that he is gay.

In a statement to People magazine in the US Knight, who plays Dr George O'Malley in the hit series, said: "I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumours that may be out there."

He continued: "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."

In 'Grey's Anatomy' Knight's character has an unrequited love for lead character Dr Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).

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