Charlie Murphy, who died today at the age of 57 after a battle with leukemia, rose to stardom in the early 2000s thanks to his connection on Chappelle's Show.
According to Charlie's manager, he died aged 57 from leukaemia early this Wednesday morning in a NY hospital. He also recently garnered up voice credits in the animated series Black Dynamite, as well as Black Jesus, and is well known for co-writing his brother's Vampire in Brooklyn and Norbit films.
"We respectfully ask for privacy during this time of great loss for all of us".
In one sketch, James is shown as an impulsive big-mouth who keeps spouting, "I'm Rick James, (expletive)!" and trades punches with Murphy.
Murphy was remembered online by his fans and friends, which included many famous names.
While brother to famed comedian Eddie Murphy, it would be a mistake to simply refer to him as "Eddie Murphy's brother".
In the hours before he died, Murphy tweeted: 'One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible'.
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In September 2016, Murphy revealed his admiration for his older brother, telling Variety that he had finally nailed his impression of Charlie after years of practice.
Murphy started as a writer on Chappelle's Show with host Dave Chappelle. His wife, Tisha Taylor Murphy, died from cervical cancer in December of 2009.
- Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) April 12, 2017We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time.
Added Ice Cube, "he always made me laugh".
'Damn, sorry to hear about my friend Charlie Murphy.
Murphy was survived by three children and loving family, including his younger brother Eddie Murphy.
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