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The news agency said a man shouted "You are a rapist," at a
show in London, Ontario, before being removed by security, with
some audience members telling the heckler to be quiet and later
giving Cosby a round of applause.
It said Cosby told the audience to be quiet and patient as the
man was taken away, then resumed his comedy routine.
"One outburst but over 2,600 loyal, patient and courageous fans
enjoyed one of the most wonderful gifts that exist for
human-kind. Laughter," Cosby said in a statement afterward
through his publicist.
"I thank you, the theater staff, the event organizers and the
London, ON community for your continued honor and support. I'm
far from finished," he said.
Cosby, one of the biggest television stars of the 1980s, was
scheduled to do three Canadian shows this week. His first in
Kitchener, Ontario on Wednesday was not interrupted. But both
shows had protesters outside the venues.
The comedian, best-known as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on "The Cosby
Show," has had two television projects shelved and several
standup performances canceled since the allegations started last
year.
Cosby, 77, has never been charged over any of the allegations,
which have been dismissed by his lawyers and in some cases date
back as far as the 1960s. He settled a 2005 civil suit that
alleged sexual misconduct.
Cosby's attorney did not respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Jeffrey Hodgson, with additional reporting by Eric
Kelsey in Los Angeles; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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