Charlie filled our family with affection and joy and there won't be a day that passes by that his presence won't be missed
Comedian, actor, and writer Charlie Murphy has died following a battle with leukemia. A statement from Murphy’s manager clarified that Murphy had been undergoing chemotherapy and passed away in a hospital in New York City, at age 57.
Outside of being Eddie Murphy’s older brother and frequent creative collaborator, Charlie is most famous for his stand-up comedy and work with Dave Chappelle on 'Chappelle’s Show', appearing on the show as well as writing for it. Outside of his work in his younger brother’s films, Charlie notably appeared in N.W.A.-parodying hip-hop mockumentary CB4 and numerous other comedies including King’s Ransom and The Players Club, directed by Ice-Cube. He also notably appeared in Spike Lee’s 1990 film Mo’ Better Blues. Agents of the Murphy family sent the accompanying article to Fox News about Charlie's demise.
"Our hearts are overwhelmed with the misfortune today of our child, sibling, father, uncle and companion Charlie. Charlie filled our family with affection and joy and there won't be a day that passes by that his presence won't be missed. Much obliged to you for the overflowing of sympathies and supplications. We deferentially request security amid this season of incredible misfortune for every one of us."
He was likewise known for his parts in movies, for example, "Lottery Ticket", "The Guys Who Move Furniture" and "Norbit" which his sibling Eddie Murphy featured in. Charlie also worked with a large number of A-rundown stars from Halle Berry to Denzel Washington to Gabrielle Union and Sammy Davis Jr. He voiced parts in enlivened TV show that incorporate "The Boondocks" and "Dark Jesus"
