Beloved standup Charlie Murphy comedian Charlie Murphy died on Wednesday after a battle with leukemia.
The 57-year-old actor, writer and comedian, who was the brother of Eddie Murphy, died in New York City, where he had been undergoing chemotherapy.
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Murphy was best known for his work on the Comedy Central series Chappelle’s Show. His skits where he and Dave Chappelle reenacted his encounters with Prince and Rick James have become two of the series most revered pieces.
He had most recently been on the Comedy Get Down Tour with George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Eddie Griffin.
News of Murphy’s death spread quickly across the internet with numerous celebrities joining the conversation to voice their thoughts on the late comic.
Scroll down to see more celebrity reactions from Chris Rock, the Bella Twins, The Weeknd and more.
Rest In Peace to the legend that is Charlie Murphy, thank you for always bringing us joy and laughter???? pic.twitter.com/TZ53R1FSJs
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) April 12, 2017
Aside from his standup, Murphy was also a fan favorite actor on numerous TV shows and film. In addition to Chappelle’s Show, Murphy made appearances on Are We There Yet, The Boondocks, Black Dynamite and Wild N Out.
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
In film, his most recent role was the horror comedy Meet the Blacks in 2016. He also had roles in Night at the Museum, Lottery Ticket and Roll Bounce.
RIP Charlie Murphy. Thank you for all of the smiles & laughs. ???N
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) April 12, 2017
His contributions to film went further than acting. He wrote the screenplay for Norbit, the infamous comedy starring his brother Eddie in multiple roles. Charlie also had a small voice role in the film.
Rest In Peace Charlie Murphy ??
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 12, 2017
There was a heavy outpour of sympathy from social media after Murphy’s passing. It came as a shock to many fans, as his illness was not publicly known.
Wow RIP @charliemurphy you were the GOAT on Chapelle show
— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) April 12, 2017
Famous fans from all realms of pop culture came out of the woodwork to share their admiration for the late comedian. In particular, the comedy and music communities shared numerous experiences with Murphy and his work.
A story from Charlie Murphy. Rest in peace, Sir. pic.twitter.com/GmR3RL7o9Z
— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) April 12, 2017
Murphy had three children, two of which were with his late wife Tisha Taylor Murphy. She died in December 2009 after a battle with cervical cancer.
Charlie Murphy was a great man. God bless, we already miss you.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) April 12, 2017
Whether it was his fantastic Chappelle’s Show appearances, his film work or his hilarious standup routines, everyone had a favorite Charlie Murphy memory. Out thoughts are with his family and friends during this trying time.
