Neil deGrasse Tyson, who canceled his Tampa performance set for January 23, 2019. Credit: By Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Norwegian University of Science and Technology Flickr account, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64735544

Neil deGrasse Tyson, who canceled his Tampa performance set for January 23, 2019. Credit: By Norwegian University of Science and Technology – Norwegian University of Science and Technology Flickr account, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64735544

The Straz Center announced today that Neil deGrasse Tyson has canceled his shows in Tampa, as well as others on his speaking tour.

The 60-year-old astrophysicist and pop culture personality was scheduled to appear in Tampa January 23. The Straz says they'll refund any purchased tickets, so if you bought tickets, check your credit card statement for a refund. At this time, the lecture has not been rescheduled.

Last month, a woman came forward and accused the Cosmos host of sexual misconduct. Following that, three other women also made similar allegations.

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This article appears in Dec 6-13, 2018.

Cathy's portfolio includes pieces for Visit Florida, USA Today and regional and local press. In 2016, UPF published Backroads of Paradise, her travel narrative about retracing the WPA-era Florida driving...