Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 09 2015 | 12:48 PM IST
A statue of embattled comedian Bill Cosby has been has been removed from Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.
Dozens of women have come forward in the last year accusing the 77-year-old comedian of sexual assault.
The bronze bust was taken down from Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park on Tuesday night, a spokesman confirmed, reported NBC News.
An online petition calling for the statue's removal had circulated for months.
The TV section of the resort's Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza also houses tributes to Oprah Winfrey and Lucille Ball, among other celebrities.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 09 2015 | 12:48 PM IST

Next Story