Comedian & Brother Of Eddie Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Dies Following Battle With Leukaemia

Chappelle's Show regular and actor Charlie Murphy has passed away at 57 after a lengthy battle with leukaemia.

As E! Online reports, Murphy's family has stated, "Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie.

"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. Thank you for the outpouring of condolences and prayers. We respectfully ask for privacy during this time of great loss for all of us."

Having appeared on 50 Cent's show Power and Adult Swim shows The Boondocks and Black Jesus, as well as helped write younger brother Eddie Murphy's Norbit, Murphy is survived by his brother and his two children. His wife Tisha Taylor Murphy also died from cancer in 2009.

An outpouring of condolences have appeared on social media from fans, comedians and actors alike, including Chris Rock, Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ice Cube and more.

"He was a HABITUAL line-stepper..."
RIP Charlie Murphy, whose storytelling was hilarious and unforgettable.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 12, 2017

#CharlieMurphy one on the funniest dudes ever !!! Thanks for the good times and great memories Charlie. You will be greatly missed #RIP

— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 12, 2017

Damn, sorry to hear about my friend Charlie Murphy. He took a chance on a young director in The Player's Club. Always made me laugh. RIP pic.twitter.com/yChjFtSDH4

— Ice Cube (@icecube) 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

Prayers Up for the Murphy family. Loved being around & working with Charlie!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 12, 2017

Charlie Murphy was such a kind, sweet, funny man. Damn. Incredible talent, even better man. RIP

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) April 12, 2017

I haven't seen anything as funny as Charlie Murphy & Dave Chappelle's skits on the Chappelle's Show!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 12, 2017

NO! Charlie Murphy is one of the greatest storytellers I've ever heard in my life! My heart goes out to his family and all who loved him! https://t.co/UqWRBqFrxT

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 12, 2017

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