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Actor, Comedian and Writer, Charlie Murphy Died

itiswhatitis — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:47:24 GMT

Comedian Charlie Murphy, the elder brother of Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy has died.

The 57 year old died from leukemia.

Murphy, had a long time stint on Dave Chapelle's show.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2017/04/12/stars-remember-charlie-murphy-and-his-true-hollywood-stories/100379296/

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Preds — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:55:28 GMT

Murphy became a household name through Dave Chappelle's Comedy Central skit show thanks to his amazing stories of interactions with other celebrities during the height of his brother's fame in the 1980s. The most popular short turned into a skit about Rick James.

RIP Mr. Murphy.

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itiswhatitis — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:58:23 GMT

@Preds, I loved how he worked on Chapele's show (as Chapele) imitated Prince a lot.

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MickD — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:14:58 GMT

Comic genius....under-rated ...Chappelle's shows were so p in the pants hilarious!

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:53:11 GMT

He was an amazing comedian and truly gifted writer and storyteller. This is so incredibly sad. He was still performing, with dates on his schedule all through the chemo, and taking care of his two young children. His wife, their mother, died of cancer in 2009. So sad.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 23:11:58 GMT

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maestra — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:22:45 GMT

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@Preds, I loved how he worked on Chapele's show (as Chapele) imitated Prince a lot.

He was playing himself w/Dave as Rick James. One of the funniest skits I've ever seen! RIP, Charley. You will be sorely missed.

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DowntonAbbey — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:25:32 GMT

Too young so many go too young..............

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momtochloe — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:28:10 GMT

@MickD wrote:
Comic genius....under-rated ...Chappelle's shows were so p in the pants hilarious!

I agree @MickD as much as I am an Eddie Murphy fan his brother had a subtle nuance that really shown through in his work . . . I am so sorry to hear this, RIP and thanks so much for all the laughs . . .

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JaneMarple — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:34:57 GMT

Oh no how horrible, so sad for his family.

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Say Nay — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 02:14:01 GMT

Everytime I watch Pancakes with Prince I laugh until the tears flow. May he RIP.

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MickD — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 02:26:08 GMT

@Say Nay OMG I just watched the entire pancake skit...only had seen bits before.....

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Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:45:11 GMT

I usually don't really get super affected when I hear of deaths of celebs I don't know. Of course, I feel sadness and empathy for their friends and family. I really felt super sad though when I heard about Charlie yesterday.

What a funny guy and wonderful story teller. Those Charlie Murphy true Hollywood stories on the Chappelle Show were by all accounts completely accurate. Micki Free (from Shalamar) states that the story about Prince was not a lie or exaggerated. Years later I watch that and laugh so hard. I have seen Charlie several times at different comedy clubs and IMO he is much funnier than his brother Eddie. He was no doubt a great story teller and had such a knack for that.

I had no idea he was even sick and apparently neither did even some of his close friends.

So sad for his children who lost their mother several years back too.

He will truly be missed. RIP Charlie.

Here is Charlie telling the Prince story on the Chappelle Show.

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/e748yj/chappelle-s-show-charlie-murphy-s-true-hollywood-stories---prince---uncensored

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Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:52:00 GMT

Prince also used a picture of Dave Chappelle dressed as Prince in the skit for his show as the album cover for his single "Breakfast Can Wait".

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momtochloe — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:13:51 GMT

@Irshgrl31201 wrote:
I usually don't really get super affected when I hear of deaths of celebs I don't know. Of course, I feel sadness and empathy for their friends and family. I really felt super sad though when I heard about Charlie yesterday.

What a funny guy and wonderful story teller. Those Charlie Murphy true Hollywood stories on the Chappelle Show were by all accounts completely accurate. Micki Free (from Shalamar) states that the story about Prince was not a lie or exaggerated. Years later I watch that and laugh so hard. I have seen Charlie several times at different comedy clubs and IMO he is much funnier than his brother Eddie. He was no doubt a great story teller and had such a knack for that.

I had no idea he was even sick and apparently neither did even some of his close friends.

So sad for his children who lost their mother several years back too.

He will truly be missed. RIP Charlie.

Here is Charlie telling the Prince story on the Chappelle Show.

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/e748yj/chappelle-s-show-charlie-murphy-s-true-hollywood-stories---prince---uncensored

@Irshgrl31201 I agree with everything you said. As much as I enjoy Eddie I always thought that Charlie had more raw, natural, nuanced talent and how sad for his kids to lose both of their parents like that . . .

Hey, is that your picture in your avatar? If so, how cute are you and who's that with you?

Re: Actor, Comedian and Writer, Charlie Murphy Died

Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:47:20 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Irshgrl31201 wrote:
I usually don't really get super affected when I hear of deaths of celebs I don't know. Of course, I feel sadness and empathy for their friends and family. I really felt super sad though when I heard about Charlie yesterday.

What a funny guy and wonderful story teller. Those Charlie Murphy true Hollywood stories on the Chappelle Show were by all accounts completely accurate. Micki Free (from Shalamar) states that the story about Prince was not a lie or exaggerated. Years later I watch that and laugh so hard. I have seen Charlie several times at different comedy clubs and IMO he is much funnier than his brother Eddie. He was no doubt a great story teller and had such a knack for that.

I had no idea he was even sick and apparently neither did even some of his close friends.

So sad for his children who lost their mother several years back too.

He will truly be missed. RIP Charlie.

Here is Charlie telling the Prince story on the Chappelle Show.

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/e748yj/chappelle-s-show-charlie-murphy-s-true-hollywood-stories---prince---uncensored
@Irshgrl31201 I agree with everything you said. As much as I enjoy Eddie I always thought that Charlie had more raw, natural, nuanced talent and how sad for his kids to lose both of their parents like that . . .

Hey, is that your picture in your avatar? If so, how cute are you and who's that with you?

I do love Eddie too! Don't mean to put him down one bit, there is just something about Charlie. You are so right with the 3 words you used to describe him, raw, natural and nuanced. Perfect description! I just really enjoy him so much. It is so sad that their children lost both of them. From all of the stories I have heard he really was very much in love with his wife and was a great husband and father.

Oh yes @momtochloe I had forgotten I had that picture up. On the left that is one of my very good friends and the day I put that up, she had just died after a long battle with cancer. Her name was Karen (Karebear was her nickname). I had flown up to Buffalo to go to a Bills game that day and that was one of the last times we were able to go out and do something. About 3 months later she was diagnosed. I am not a big drinker but that day, we got a little tore up!! lol! That whole weekend was a great memory. One of many.

I met her the very first day of 7th grade. I had just moved from a small town in NC to a suburb of Buffalo. I was pretty scared. She came right up to me and then introduced me to all of her friends. That same day she invited me for a sleepover at her house that weekend. We had been very close ever since. I miss her very much, she was truly a wonderful person and her nickname Karebear fit her perfectly. I am the one drunk waving!!

Good to see you! Hope you are doing well!!

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JaneMarple — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:00:19 GMT

One of my sisters and I were talking about him this afternoon, we both agreed that he was more talented than Eddie. He was truly a naturally born comedian.

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momtochloe — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:47:44 GMT

@Irshgrl31201 this is why I love you so . . . I was teary eyed over your beautiful story of your wonderful friend (I am so sorry for your loss as she sounds like she was a true treasure) and then you go and make me snort my beverage with the "I am the drunk one waving" comment . . .

I am doing well and moved about two weeks ago . . . in spite of my dismal efforts everything went very well and I am happily ensconced in my new place thank God.

It's always good to see you my friend, take care and if you celebrate have a lovely Easter holiday . . .

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Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:35:58 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Irshgrl31201 this is why I love you so . . . I was teary eyed over your beautiful story of your wonderful friend (I am so sorry for your loss as she sounds like she was a true treasure) and then you go and make me snort my beverage with the "I am the drunk one waving" comment . . .

I am doing well and moved about two weeks ago . . . in spite of my dismal efforts everything went very well and I am happily ensconced in my new place thank God.

It's always good to see you my friend, take care and if you celebrate have a lovely Easter holiday . . .

How do you like your new house @momtochloe? I know you have been anticipating this for quite a while. I hope you love it and make great memories there!

You take care as well, it is always good to see you too. You are one of my very favorite posters here. Have a great Easter too. Love ya!!

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momtochloe — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:49:22 GMT

@Irshgrl31201 wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
@Irshgrl31201 this is why I love you so . . . I was teary eyed over your beautiful story of your wonderful friend (I am so sorry for your loss as she sounds like she was a true treasure) and then you go and make me snort my beverage with the "I am the drunk one waving" comment . . .

I am doing well and moved about two weeks ago . . . in spite of my dismal efforts everything went very well and I am happily ensconced in my new place thank God.

It's always good to see you my friend, take care and if you celebrate have a lovely Easter holiday . . .
How do you like your new house @momtochloe? I know you have been anticipating this for quite a while. I hope you love it and make great memories there!

You take care as well, it is always good to see you too. You are one of my very favorite posters here. Have a great Easter too. Love ya!!

Tee hee @Irshgrl31201 this place suits me just fine . . . now one of my neighbors immediately informed me this place "was a dump" . . . hey, ouch I just got here dude . . . oh goodness I knew it wasn't Shangri La but I think dump is a bit harsh . . .