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Sat Aug 3, 2013, 02:27 PM Aug 2013

Cosby show star tweets to come out as gay and says she is grateful for equal marriage

Former Cosby Show star Raven Symone, who played 3-year-old Olivia in the 1980s sitcom, has revealed that she is gay in a statement about equal marriage.

The actress who starred in the 80s sitcom tweeted to commend moves towards marriage equality across the US.

She said: “I am very happy that gay marriage is opening up around the country and is being accepted,” the actress said in a statement through her representatives.

“I was excited to hear today that more states legalized gay marriage. I, however am not currently getting married, but it is great to know I can now, should I wish to,” she continued.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/08/03/cosby-show-star-tweets-to-come-out-as-gay-and-says-she-is-grateful-for-equal-marriage/

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