Charlie Murphy

Charles Quinton Murphy (July 12, 1959 – April 12, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and magician. He was best known as a writer and cast member of the Comedy Central sketch-comedy series Chappelle's Show, and a co-star of the sitcom Black Jesus. He was the older brother of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy.[edit]

Charlie Murphy died on April 12, 2017, in a hospital in New York City at the age of 57. The cause of death was reported as leukemia following a battle with the disease. Reports from WBAL-TV and other outlets established this narrative based on medical history provided by his family or attending physicians, with no publicly reported disputed accounts or conflicting causes of death appearing in available sources. His final days were spent in treatment for this illness.

The comedy community and fans reacted with an outpouring of tributes immediately following the announcement. Eddie Murphy released statements honoring him as a great man, son, brother, father, and uncle. Social media platforms saw a surge of posts from peers and fans using hashtags like #RealOnesRemember to celebrate his legacy, particularly highlighting his work on Chappelle's Show and films such as Norbit and Night at the Museum.

Details regarding the specific date, location, or nature of a funeral or memorial service were not disclosed, and information concerning notable attendees or burial arrangements remains unavailable. Following his death, classic episodes of Chappelle's Show and reruns of his film appearances continued to stream, often seeing renewed interest during commemorative periods. Specific details regarding new posthumous film releases, books, awards, hall-of-fame inductions, or foundations created in his name immediately following his death are not present in the available sources, and the handling of his estate was not publicly detailed.[edit]