NEW YORK —  "Grey's Anatomy"star T.R. Knight says he's gay, but hopes people don't consider that"the most interesting part of me."The 33-year-old actor addressed rumors of his sexuality in a statement to People magazine Thursday.

"I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there,"Knight's statement read."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 plays Dr. George O'Malley on the popular ABC drama. A former stage actor, his television credits also include"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"and"Law&Order: Criminal Intent."

Knight's"Grey's Anatomy"character, a bumbling, puppy-eyed surgeon, has long been in love with Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).

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