Comedian Tim Dillon performed a provocative act at Netflix’s Torching 2024 by appearing as the ghost of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dressing as the slain executive, Dillon sparked controversy by joking about the contentious practices of the health insurance industry and Thompson’s accused killer. The performance has ignited debates on the limits of comedy.
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