Yes, and very much an EIE.

I have no reason to doubt that he got skin treatments and that he was "lying" or somehow using this as an excuse. I think people just don't give others enough credit and just say "yes, this individual is being honest." We are too highly prone to suspicions of others and skepticism to the point where we don't trust others and where we put them in uncomfortable positions to have them defend themselves when no such situation is either acceptable or kind in a lot of situations. He didn't have to defend himself against the publics opinions about what he was doing and why his skin color changed. It's the public that should reexamine their behavior towards him.

I loved his music, and was touched by his kindness.