
John Landis, the director of Thriller, cast Ray because he thought she was "crazy for Michael" and had a "great smile."
Ray has said that she had fun working with Jackson, who she described as "the funniest person ever.
Ola Ray sued Michael Jackson in 2009 for unpaid royalties from her role in the 1983 Thriller music video. The Jackson estate settled the lawsuit in 2012.
She said she has since forgiven Jackson and Landis, and is "very honored" to be associated with Thriller.
Ray's role in Thriller brought her worldwide recognition.
She has said that she is thankful to have been part of history.
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