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    Comedian Charlie Murphy losses battle with leukaemia and dies at age 57!

    Tributes have been pouring in all over social media platforms following the death of Charlie Murphy who fought a difficult battle with leukaemia.

    Charlie, who is the brother of actor Eddie Murphy, died today (13 Apr 2017) at age 57 in New York City.

    Tributes have begun flooding in on Twitter.

    “We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time. Charlie Murphy RIP,” former co-star Chris Rock tweeted.

    After making his big screen debut in 1989’s Harlem Nights, directed by his younger brother Eddie, and appearing in bit roles in Spike Lee films like Mo’ Better Blues and Jungle Fever, Murphy’s big break came as a cast member on Chappelle’s Show, where “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories” resulted in a pair of memorable sketches.

    Comedian Charlie Murphy losses battle with leukaemia and dies at age 57!, EntertainmentSA News South Africa

    Both sketches featured Murphy reminiscing about him and his brother’s celebrity encounters in the 1980s with Dave Chappelle portraying Rick James and Prince in the now-legendary sketches.

    Born in Brooklyn, he served six years in the US navy after being released from prison as a young man.

    According to TMZ, his family were shocked at his unexpected death, as they believed he was getting better.

    Charlie is succeeded by his three children – two from his marriage to Tisha Taylor Murphy, who died in 2009 from cervical cancer, and another from a previous relationship.

    His friend Russell Simmons paid tribute to him, calling him his “biggest comedy idol”.

    The penultimate tweet sent from Charlie’s account was a poignant quote by Abraham Lincoln.

    “Rise & Grind: Wake up with the rising sun and seize the day!” it said.

    We at Entertainment_SA send our deepest condolences to Charlie’s family and close friends. May his soul rest in peace.

    Picture credit: Spin

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