Cosby honoured with society award
Beloved U.S. comic BILL COSBY is set for a £62,500 windfall when he is handed a prize for his impact on popular culture and his charity work.
The Cosby Show patriarch will be honoured with the Marian Anderson Award at the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The prize is handed out in recognition of stars who have used their influence for the benefit of society. The award is named after singer Marian Anderson, who campaigned for social justice.
Previous honorees include Sidney Poitier, Danny Glover, Elizabeth Taylor and Gregory Peck.
The ceremony will take place on 6 April (09).