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Statement from MPAA Chairman & CEO Senator Chris Dodd on the passing of Ken Howard

March 24, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2016

Statement from MPAA Chairman & CEO Senator Chris Dodd on the Passing of Ken Howard

WASHINGTON – The following is a statement from MPAA Chairman and CEO Senator Chris Dodd on the passing of actor and President of SAG-AFTRA Ken Howard:

“It was deeply sorrowing to learn about the passing of Ken Howard, a friend, gifted actor, and stalwart champion for creativity and artistic rights. On the screen, his talent was radiant and unforgettable. And as a leader, Ken was a unifier whose hard work and contributions will be enjoyed by many in the creative community for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

About the MPAA
The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA) serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries from its offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Its members include: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures; Paramount Pictures Corporation; Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.; Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; Universal City Studios LLC; and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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For more information, contact:

MPAA Washington, D.C.
Chris Ortman
(202) 293-1966
Chris_Ortman@motionpictures.org

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