Chris Rock, Nas, Chance, More React to Charlie Murphy’s Death
Today, actor and comedian Charlie Murphy died from leukemia; he was 57. The Murphy family shared a statement about his passing. “Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie,” they said. “Charlie filled our family with love and laughter and there won’t be a day that goes by that his presence will not be missed.” Fans and artists also paid tribute to the late comedian on social media. Find reactions from Chris Rock, Nas, Chance the Rapper, Anderson .Paak, “Chappelle’s Show” co-creator Neal Brennan, Questlove, DJ Premier, and more below. Murphy began his acting career in the 1980s. He gained widespread recognition in the 2000s as a regular on “Chappelle’s Show.” His run was highlighted by a segment called “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories,” where he talked about his real-life run-ins with Prince and Rick James.
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
Charlie Murphy was a great man. God bless, we already miss you.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) April 12, 2017
The bro played many good roles. This is one my favorites Gusto! In CB4. Peace to your soul CM
A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Apr 12, 2017 at 10:35am PDT
Rest in power to my man Charlie Murphy. This one hurts.
— just call me Andy (@AndersonPaak) April 12, 2017
Darkness. Goodbye Charlie. Damn.
A post shared by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Apr 12, 2017 at 10:05am PDT
Charlie Murphy changed my life. One of the most original people I’ve ever met. Hilarious dude. Habitual Line Stepper. So sad. pic.twitter.com/MltwzHAR9v
— Neal Brennan (@nealbrennan) April 12, 2017
A post shared by @djpremier on Apr 12, 2017 at 10:24am PDT
This hurts bad. RIP great mind. Charlie Murphy.
A post shared by Talib Kweli (@talibkweli) on Apr 12, 2017 at 1:15pm PDT
LONG LIVE THE LEGEND CHARLIE MURPHY
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