AceShowbiz - Isaiah Washington has confirmed that his wife, Jenisa Garland, passed away after suffering a massive hemorrhagic stroke.

Jenisa collapsed suddenly on May 31, 2025, and despite efforts to save her, she died on June 9, 2025, without recovering. The couple had been married for 29 years, having tied the knot on Valentine’s Day in 1996. Together they raised three children named Tyme, Iman, and Isaiah V. Following the tragedy, Isaiah urged people to take headaches seriously and seek brain scans as some headaches can signal life-threatening conditions.

Isaiah Washington is best known for his role as Dr. Preston Burke on the long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. He retired from acting in 2023 but has continued to appear in films like James the Second and Dashing Through the Snow. Jenisa, a former fashion designer, largely stayed out of the public eye during his career. Isaiah has spoken about how marriage and fatherhood changed his life and influenced the choices he made professionally, including avoiding romantic scenes to protect his children’s perspectives.

This announcement sheds light on a deeply personal loss for Isaiah Washington and his family, highlighting the sudden and devastating impact of hemorrhagic strokes. His public advice serves as an important reminder about the seriousness of certain symptoms and the value of early medical evaluation.