Bill Cosby spoke out today amid the ongoing sexual assault allegations, thanking Eddie Murphy for not using his personal life as comedy fodder.
The 53-year-old comedian appeared on the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special over the weekend, where it was later revealed by Norm McDonald that Murphy had planned to perform a Bill Cosby sketch.
McDonald explained via Twitter that Murphy grew uncomfortable with the material and ultimately opted out the sketch because “he will not kick a man when he’s down.”
And apparently, Cosby got wind of the news, as he has since released a statement thanking the Coming to America star.
“I am very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions,” the 77-year-old beleaguered comedian said, per NBC.
