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United Press International
07-14-2004
UPI NewsTrack TopNews Slim-Fast drops Whoopi Goldberg

NEW YORK, Jul 14, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Slim-Fast has dropped Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg as its spokesman, citing her remarks at a Democratic fund-raiser last week in New York.

The weight loss product maker was referring to a controversy over sexually explicit comments Goldberg made at the fund-raiser for presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. John Kerry, CNN reported Wednesday.

"We are disappointed by the manner in which Ms. Goldberg chose to express herself and sincerely regret that her recent remarks offended some of our consumers. Ads featuring Ms. Goldberg will no ...

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