Bill Cosby responds to Eddie Murphy's refusal to play him on 'SNL': 'I applaud his actions'

theGRIO REPORT - Bill Cosby weighs in on Eddie Murphy refusing to play him on 'SNL'...

Feb 19, 2015

Bill Cosby is publicly thanking Eddie Murphy for refusing to play him in a sketch during Saturday Night Live‘s 40th Anniversary special this weekend.

Cosby’s rep said he was “very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions.”

Norm Macdonald revealed in a tweet that he had asked Murphy to play Cosby during a Celebrity Jeopardy sketch but said Murphy refused. Kennan Thompson ultimately played Cosby during the sketch.

Recently, Cosby has been accused of sexual assault by more than 20 women. He has never been charged, and he has denied the allegations.

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Bill Cosby responds to Eddie Murphy's refusal to play him on 'SNL': 'I applaud his actions'

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