Original 'Ghostbusters' writer shows support for Leslie Jones

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 22 2016 | 8:13 AM IST
Original "Ghostbusters" co-writer and cast member Dan Aykroyd has spoken out in defense of the film's reboot star Leslie Jones after she endured a torrent of racist and sexist insults from internet trolls.
Aykroyd praised Jones as a great writer, a great comedian, who has overcome "a lot of hardship" on her way to show business success.
He also denounced the online haters who have continually harassed Jones and left her feeling like she's "in a personal hell."
"First of all, they're losers. They have no lives of their own. They can probably barely pay for the Wi-Fi they're using, probably [have] no jobs.
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First Published: Jul 22 2016 | 8:13 AM IST

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