Comedian Charlie Murphy Has Died at 57

Following a battle with Leukemia, comedian Charlie Murphy, best known for his work on the hit series Chappelle’s Show, has passed away at the age of 57, according to a report from TMZ. He passed away at a New York City hospital on Wednesday morning, the report says, and family members were shocked because he had been receiving treatment and they thought he was getting better.

Murphy’s wife, Tisha Taylor Murphy, died in 2009 from cervical cancer. They have two children together, and Murphy has another child from a previous relationship. He was also Eddie Murphy‘s brother.

Murphy was recently performing standup on “The Comedy Get Down” tour. Before he passed, he tweeted the following:

One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible.

— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) April 12, 2017

His friends, as well as fellow actors and comedians, have taken to social media to mourn Murphy:

We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time . Charlie Murphy RIP. pic.twitter.com/AAwItp5AJC

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 12, 2017

Wow….This is crazy. All I can say is RIP. Thank you for not only being a friend but for believing in me when I was young in this comedy game. Charlie Murphy did the rewrite for the first movie that I ever did called "Paper Soldiers"….His stories were legendary & unbelievable & heartfelt. I'm lucky to have know you and I'm even luckier to be able to say that I was a friend. You will be missed man. #RIPCharlieMurphy

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Apr 12, 2017 at 10:52am PDT

"He was a HABITUAL line-stepper…"
RIP Charlie Murphy, whose storytelling was hilarious and unforgettable.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 12, 2017

Just came out of meditation and learned that one of my friends and my biggest comedy idol passed. Damn I loved Charlie Murphy ❤❤❤❤??????

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 12, 2017

Sad to hear about the passing of Charlie Murphy. He was one funny, kind man. Sending love and light to his family and friends.

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 12, 2017

RIP Charlie Murphy. pic.twitter.com/2Czt8D1vbY

— All Def Digital (@AllDefDigital) April 12, 2017

I block out bad news. . But I keep coming back to how sweet heartfelt brilliant and funny my brother Charlie murphy was. R.I.P Mr Murphy

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 12, 2017

So sorry to hear about @charliemurphy passing. Funny, smart and fearless. #rip pic.twitter.com/cShhdsl3W2

— Al Roker (@alroker) April 12, 2017

Charlie Murphy was such a kind, sweet, funny man. Damn. Incredible talent, even better man. RIP ❤

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) April 12, 2017

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