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Bill Cosby Accuser Louisa Moritz Dies at 72

R.I.P.

The actress alleged that Cosby forced her to perform oral sex during an appearance on “The Tonight Show.”

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Louisa Moritz, an actress who in 2014 joined numerous other women in accusing comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault, died last week at the age of 72. Moritz alleged that in 1971 Cosby forced her to perform oral sex in a dressing room during an appearance on The Tonight Show. She also filed a lawsuit against the comedian, which will reportedly continue despite her death. Cosby has been sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for attacking another woman in 2004. Moritz was known for starring as Rose in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest opposite Jack Nicholson. The actress also appeared in numerous TV shows during the 70s and 80s, including Cheech and Chong’s 1978 hit, Up in Smoke.

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