Charlie Murphy’s life came to an end early Wednesday morning (April 12). Understandably, the larger-than-life comedian’s passing has people pouring out their heartfelt condolences all over social media. Murphy, who is Eddie Murphy’s older brother, was just 57 at the time of his death and noticeably thinner in recent months. He reportedly succumbed to leukemia.
Widely known for his roles on Chappelle’s Show and in movies like CB4and Jungle Fever, Murphy’s absence will be felt by many. Members of the Hip Hop community, including Ice-T, Ice Cube, Nas, Chris Rock, LL Cool J, Chuck D, Big Boi and Chance The Rapper all expressed their sorrow over losing such a rare comedic talent. Scroll below for their reactions.
You made us smile. You brought lots of joy to the world and made life easier for millions. Rest in paradise big homie. #charliemurphypic.twitter.com/HyCxIrnAey
— LLCOOLJ. (@llcoolj) April 12, 2017
Rest In Laughter our good brother & Velt Homeboy @charliemurphy who I been a fan of since 1976.Way before the rest of world knew of him & Ed pic.twitter.com/vtfSohNBft
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 12, 2017
Charlie Murphy was a great man. God bless, we already miss you.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) April 12, 2017
RIP Charlie Murphy very funny dude gone way to early! Will be missed https://t.co/uuVvX2JhTF
— Krayzie Bone (@iamKrayzieBone) 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
After every gig, he rushed home to be with his kids. He died with gigs on the books. #RIP#mybrotha#charliemurphy#CGDpic.twitter.com/JIV1U2Y98W
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) April 12, 2017
wow. rest in peace charlie murphy
— Open Mike Eagle (@Mike_Eagle) April 12, 2017
Rip Charlie Murphy???????? pic.twitter.com/LEuYoejtbV
— Tony Yayo (@TonyYayo) April 12, 2017
#RIP#CharlieMurphyhttps://t.co/z92ghCuZwB
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) April 13, 2017
#RIP TO A LEGEND #CharlieMurphyhttps://t.co/pffXpBnp6w
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) April 12, 2017