His comedy skits about Rick James and Prince are truly iconic.
Comedian Charlie Murphy, star of Chappelle’s Show and older brother of Eddie Murphy, has died at the age of 57.
Murphy’s publicist Domenick Nati confirmed that he passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia.
As many of you will know, Murphy became famous thanks to his hilarious skits on Dave Chappelle’s show on Comedy Central, in which he parodied celebrity culture at the height of his brother’s fame in the 1980s.
Truth be told, his skits about Rick James and Prince are some of the finest sketch comedy that you’ll ever see.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dJB0BkJlbbw
Clip via Comedy Central UK
Murphy also appeared in various other movies, TV shows and video games.
Following this sad news, plenty of people were quick to pay their respects to a man that gave them plenty of laughs. RIP.
Think about how much our perceptions of Prince & Rick James are shaped by Chappelle's portrayals in Charlie Murphy's stories
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) April 12, 2017
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
Noooooooo! My good friend Charlie Murphy died???! Fuck!!!
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 12, 2017
Rest in power Charlie Murphy damn that's was the homey!!!
— N.O.R.E (@noreaga) April 12, 2017
Thank you for all the many laughs. RIP Charlie Murphy pic.twitter.com/q4jtwOGw8U
— Gento (@YMDgento) April 12, 2017
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