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Charlie Murphy Reportedly Dead at 57 After Battle With Leukemia
BY KYLE NEUBECK
Image via Charlie Murphy's Facebook
Comedian and legendary storyteller Charlie Murphy has reportedly passed away at age 57 following a battle with leukemia.
According to TMZ, Murphy's manager has confirmed he passed away in a New York City hospital due to complications from the deadly cancer. He had previously been undergoing chemo treatment to fight the illness.
Murphy appeared in minor acting roles in films throughout the 1980s and 90s. His star rose the highest after breakout performances as a storyteller on Chappelle's Show. The elder Murphy brother garnered widespread acclaim for his retelling of stories involving music stars Rick James and Prince. His graphic, no-holds barred approach to sharing these stories introduced him to a new generation of fans.
After Dave Chappelle took his (eventually permanent) hiatus from the show, Murphy filled in as the host of "The Lost Episodes" alongside fellow Chappelle's Show alum Donnell Rawlings.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHeeLsNAjt4
Click the link below and scroll down for the Prince video
http://www.tmz.com/2017/04/12/charlie-murphy-dead-leukemia-eddie-murphy-brother/
Charlie Murphy Reportedly Dead at 57 After Battle With Leukemia
BY KYLE NEUBECK
Image via Charlie Murphy's Facebook
Comedian and legendary storyteller Charlie Murphy has reportedly passed away at age 57 following a battle with leukemia.
According to TMZ, Murphy's manager has confirmed he passed away in a New York City hospital due to complications from the deadly cancer. He had previously been undergoing chemo treatment to fight the illness.
Murphy appeared in minor acting roles in films throughout the 1980s and 90s. His star rose the highest after breakout performances as a storyteller on Chappelle's Show. The elder Murphy brother garnered widespread acclaim for his retelling of stories involving music stars Rick James and Prince. His graphic, no-holds barred approach to sharing these stories introduced him to a new generation of fans.
After Dave Chappelle took his (eventually permanent) hiatus from the show, Murphy filled in as the host of "The Lost Episodes" alongside fellow Chappelle's Show alum Donnell Rawlings.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHeeLsNAjt4
Click the link below and scroll down for the Prince video
http://www.tmz.com/2017/04/12/charlie-murphy-dead-leukemia-eddie-murphy-brother/
