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Matt Lauer, the recently fired longtime host of NBC's morning show "Today," released a statement apologizing for his actions and the "pain" he caused with inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace."There are no words to express the sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions," says the statement, which was read on "Today" Thursday morning.He slightly pushed back against the allegations."Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed."Lauer's firing was announced by "Today" Wednesday morning on-air, and details of alleged sexual harassment against female colleagues were reported throughout the day. Entertainment news outlet Variety published a story in the afternoon it says is based on a two-month investigation into Lauer, including accounts of him giving one woman a sex toy, exposing himself to another and openly discussing which co-hosts he would like to sleep with. The New York Times also reported more complaints against Lauer.The firing immediately shook Lauer's "Today" co-hosts, including an emotional Savannah Guthrie. It extended that night to the network's coverage of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, which Lauer was expected to co-host. And on Thursday, NBC's Megyn Kelly said she would welcome his accusers -- and Lauer himself -- to be guests on her morning show.Lauer's full statement:"There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC."Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly."Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and I'm committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full time job. The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own troubling flaws. It's been humbling. I am blessed to be surrounded by the people I love. I thank them for their patience and grace."The popular media personality is perhaps the biggest name to be disgraced by harassment accusations in recent weeks, but hardly the only one. Allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein started an avalanche that has swept up entertainment figures, politicians and more.