(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" gets a new poster and synopsis.
An "Invincible" live-action movie is still in the cards.
The CW's "Gotham Knights" adds key cast members.
Chloe Bennet may be hinting at a return as Quake to the MCU.
All that and more!
Titans, Green Lantern, And Cyborg Get Big Revamps As Part Of Dawn Of DC
DC Comics is going through what feels very much like a universe-wide soft reboot with the year-long publishing initiative, "Dawn of DC." Spinning out of the "Dark Crisis" event, the publisher has now announced three series that...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" gets a new poster and synopsis.
An "Invincible" live-action movie is still in the cards.
The CW's "Gotham Knights" adds key cast members.
Chloe Bennet may be hinting at a return as Quake to the MCU.
All that and more!
Titans, Green Lantern, And Cyborg Get Big Revamps As Part Of Dawn Of DC
DC Comics is going through what feels very much like a universe-wide soft reboot with the year-long publishing initiative, "Dawn of DC." Spinning out of the "Dark Crisis" event, the publisher has now announced three series that...
- 1/25/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
If you were dismayed to see “Chappelle’s Show” regular Charlie Murphy left out of the “In Memoriam” segment of Sunday night’s Emmy Awards, you’re not alone — Murphy’s former publicist was pretty unhappy about it too. Domenick Nati, who represented Murphy before his death last April, said Monday that he was “very disappointed” that his former client wasn’t included in the tribute. “I am very disappointed that Charlie was left out of the Primetime Emmy Awards last night,” Nati said. “Charlie has millions of fans who were expecting him to be honored for his life and work in film and television.
- 9/18/2017
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Last week, we reported on the scoop from McU Exchange.
According to them, there were some big details regarding the upcoming Captain Marvel film. While there is a whole lot to the scoop (Which you can read Here), the basic gist of it is as follows:
The Kree hero Mar-Vell will be in the flick.The film will show a version of the Psyche-Magnetron accident that gives Carol Danvers her powers.Carol Danvers won’t age (thus her ability to still be young in Avengers 4 despite the fact that Captain Marvel takes place in the ‘90s).Finally, we will see an early version of her costume.
In the latest episode of Los Fanboys, Jammer and David speak with McU Exchange co-editor-in-chief Charles Murphy and delve into this scoop a bit more.
While big films like this (especially ones that are this far away) are always subject to change this early on,...
According to them, there were some big details regarding the upcoming Captain Marvel film. While there is a whole lot to the scoop (Which you can read Here), the basic gist of it is as follows:
The Kree hero Mar-Vell will be in the flick.The film will show a version of the Psyche-Magnetron accident that gives Carol Danvers her powers.Carol Danvers won’t age (thus her ability to still be young in Avengers 4 despite the fact that Captain Marvel takes place in the ‘90s).Finally, we will see an early version of her costume.
In the latest episode of Los Fanboys, Jammer and David speak with McU Exchange co-editor-in-chief Charles Murphy and delve into this scoop a bit more.
While big films like this (especially ones that are this far away) are always subject to change this early on,...
- 8/9/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
The late Charlie Murphy (who passed away on April 12), as well as Larenz Tate and “Hamilton” star Brandon Victor Dixon, are all new members of the cast of Starz’s hit drama series “Power” for its upcoming 4th season, which… Continue Reading →...
- 4/21/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
Darkness lives on ... thanks to George Lopez and D.L. Hughley! The comedians decided to get permanent tributes to their late friend, Charlie Murphy, Thursday night -- rolling into Fun City Tattoo in NYC to get Cm's famous nickname inked on their hands. Of course, Rick James gave Charlie the nickname back in the day -- and Charlie shared those stories during his "True Hollywood Stories" on "Chappelle's Show." Lopez and Hughley had been in NYC...
- 4/21/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
On April 21, 2016, the world suddenly lost Prince Rogers Nelson and, to be honest, we’ve never quite been the same. From the hilarious faces the 57-year-old delivered during the Bet Awards to kicking Kim Kardashian off stage to his uncanny ability to blend social justice and music during pivotal moments like the 2015 Baltimore protests, few superstars remained relevant like Prince. Even one year after his unexpected death due to an accidental opioid drug overdose in his Minnesota home, Prince’s influence still reverberates. Here’s a look back at the year since his death and how his legacy lives on.
April 2016: President Obama, along with the rest of the world, mourned the death of Prince by calling him “a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer,” according to Rolling Stone.
May 2016: Shonda Rhimes used Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and “Delirious” on two of her hit ABC shows, Grey’s Anatomy...
April 2016: President Obama, along with the rest of the world, mourned the death of Prince by calling him “a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer,” according to Rolling Stone.
May 2016: Shonda Rhimes used Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and “Delirious” on two of her hit ABC shows, Grey’s Anatomy...
- 4/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony is grieving the loss of his 2-week-old grandson, who died of heart disease earlier this month.
The musician opened up about the death of little Rex Becerra, the son of his eldest daughter, Elisha, in a Facebook post.
“I recently lost my grandson Rex after turning just two weeks and one day old. We are tremendously proud of Rex,” he wrote. “In the short time on earth he left a lasting impression that our family will cherish.”
The family opened up about the death in a fundraising page with the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital,...
The musician opened up about the death of little Rex Becerra, the son of his eldest daughter, Elisha, in a Facebook post.
“I recently lost my grandson Rex after turning just two weeks and one day old. We are tremendously proud of Rex,” he wrote. “In the short time on earth he left a lasting impression that our family will cherish.”
The family opened up about the death in a fundraising page with the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital,...
- 4/20/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Charlie Murphy was laid to rest in NYC and his memorial service looked like a comedy hall of fame. Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez, Eddie Griffin, Cedric the Entertainer, Donnell Rawlings and Neal Brennan all gathered to honor Charlie. Donnell and Neal worked closely with Charlie on "Chappelle's Show" and there were many callbacks to his hysterical work on the Comedy Central classic. For instance, Eddie Griffin captioned a pic from the service, "Darkness...
- 4/20/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Murphy's family and friends gathered to lay the comedian to rest Wednesday evening and honor his life. Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and more comedians gathered together to pay their respects in New Jersey. Murphy, 57, passed away last week after a battle with leukemia. Cedric shared a photo of the group on Instagram. "Tonite we joined Family n Friends to pay tribute and lay to rest our brother the Legendary #charliemurphy @neilbrennan @realdlhughley @georgelopez @eddiegriffin @donnellrawlings @davechapelle S/o @jaypharoah @affioncrockett #Capone #terryhodges #garfield," he captioned the picture. Donnell Rawlings also shared a photo of his friends paying...
- 4/20/2017
- E! Online
Charlie Murphy‘s family and friends gathered in New Jersey on Wednesday evening to celebrate the late comedian’s life.
Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer and more paid their respects, one week after Murphy passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with leukemia.
“Tonite we joined Family n Friends to pay tribute and lay to rest our brother the Legendary #charliemurphy,” Cedric captioned a group photo that also included Neal Brennan, Eddie Griffin, Affion Crockett, Donnell Rawlings and D.L. Hughley.
“We love you charlie Rip keep doing it big,” Rawlings captioned a different photo of the friends.
Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer and more paid their respects, one week after Murphy passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with leukemia.
“Tonite we joined Family n Friends to pay tribute and lay to rest our brother the Legendary #charliemurphy,” Cedric captioned a group photo that also included Neal Brennan, Eddie Griffin, Affion Crockett, Donnell Rawlings and D.L. Hughley.
“We love you charlie Rip keep doing it big,” Rawlings captioned a different photo of the friends.
- 4/20/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Earlier this week, comedian Charlie Murphy died after a fight with leukemia. Murphy was a big part of Chappelle's Show back in the mid-2000s, and musician John Mayer appeared in a memorable sketch on the show as well. On the day Charlie Murphy died, Mayer hit a tour spot in Ohio, where Chappelle lives, and the musician invited the comedian out to the stage and they reminisced a little about Murphy and their time together. Take a look at their touching tribute below:...
- 4/14/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Kevin Hart has signed on to star in the Universal comedy “Night School,” TheWrap has learned. The film will feature Hart as the leader of a group of misfits who try to get their Ged while taking adult classes. The project will see Hart reunite with Tim Story, who is in talks to direct the film after previously collaborating with Hart as the director of “Ride Along” in 2014. Also Read: Kevin Hart, Chris Rock Pay Respects to Late Charlie Murphy In addition to starring in the film, Hart will also serve as producer with Will Packer and share writing credit with.
- 4/13/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Fans of the late Charlie Murphy will forever remember his hilarious anecdote about hanging out with an out-of-his-mind Rick James, hilariously re-enacted on “Chappelle’s Show”, and the star of that show honoured Murphy during a Wednesday night standup performance in Ohio. Murphy, who passed away Wednesday morning at age 57 after a battle with leukemia, […]...
- 4/13/2017
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
This story originally appeared on EW.com.
Dave Chappelle stopped by pal John Mayer‘s concert in Ohio on Wednesday and used the opportunity to pay tribute to his friend Charlie Murphy, who died that morning after a battle with leukemia. Murphy memorably collaborated with Chappelle on his landmark Comedy Central show Chappelle’s Show, and the comedian was clearly affected by the loss when he stepped on stage at the end of Mayer’s Search for Everything show.
“Today, I got some terrible news,” Chappelle said. “My good friend, Charlie Murphy, passed away this morning, and everybody in comedy is heartbroken.
Dave Chappelle stopped by pal John Mayer‘s concert in Ohio on Wednesday and used the opportunity to pay tribute to his friend Charlie Murphy, who died that morning after a battle with leukemia. Murphy memorably collaborated with Chappelle on his landmark Comedy Central show Chappelle’s Show, and the comedian was clearly affected by the loss when he stepped on stage at the end of Mayer’s Search for Everything show.
“Today, I got some terrible news,” Chappelle said. “My good friend, Charlie Murphy, passed away this morning, and everybody in comedy is heartbroken.
- 4/13/2017
- by Christian Holub
- PEOPLE.com
Dave Chappelle stopped by his friend John Mayer's concert Wednesday night to show the love to a friend they just lost -- Charlie Murphy. Dave got onstage and praised Charlie for his friendship, comedy and storytelling. Then Dave told the crowd that Mayer's song, "You're Going to Live Forever in Me," always reminded him of his friend ... and Mayer performed it in tribute. Mayer and Dave also reminded the crowd just how funny Murphy...
- 4/13/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dave Chappelle paid tribute to his “Chappelle’s Show” collaborator and co-star Wednesday night. The comedian showed up onstage at a John Mayer concert, where he took the mic to say a few words about Murphy, who died after a battle with leukemia earlier in the day. “My good friend, Charlie Murphy, passed away this morning, and everybody in comedy is heartbroken,” Chappelle said. The comedian then joined Mayer in a rendition of the singer’s song “You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me,” saying, “it reminds me of my friend.” Also Read: Charlie Murphy, Actor and Comedian, Dies at...
- 4/13/2017
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Charlie Murphy was gracious to the end ... taking time for a fan weeks before his death. The pic was snapped March 11 at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Michael Brodie asked Charlie for a pic before boarding a plane for Newark, and Charlie was more than accommodating. Michael says Charlie was super nice. Turns out Charlie was in and out of the hospital, undergoing chemo but kept his illness secret to almost everyone. TMZ broke the...
- 4/13/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This story originally appeared on Essence.com.
As the world mourns and reflects on the life of Charlie Murphy, his last tweet offers a glimpse into life of the late comedian.
Murphy died after a battle with leukemia in New York City Wednesday. The actor, also the brother of Eddie Murphy, was a faithful tweeter. While it’s unclear if Murphy personally tweeted from his own phone, his account regularly sent out a tweet every morning and night. And in his last message to the world, Murphy appeared to be reflecting on the past.
One to Sleep On: Release the...
As the world mourns and reflects on the life of Charlie Murphy, his last tweet offers a glimpse into life of the late comedian.
Murphy died after a battle with leukemia in New York City Wednesday. The actor, also the brother of Eddie Murphy, was a faithful tweeter. While it’s unclear if Murphy personally tweeted from his own phone, his account regularly sent out a tweet every morning and night. And in his last message to the world, Murphy appeared to be reflecting on the past.
One to Sleep On: Release the...
- 4/13/2017
- by Veronica Hilbring
- PEOPLE.com
2017-04-13T04:46:06-07:00Charlie Murphy, Brother of Eddie, Dies at 57
Charlie Murphy, the former Chappelle's Show star and Eddie Murphy's older brother, has died, publicist Domenick Nati told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 57.
Murphy died from leukemia on Wednesday, said Nati.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie," the Murphy family said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "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.”
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...
Charlie Murphy, the former Chappelle's Show star and Eddie Murphy's older brother, has died, publicist Domenick Nati told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 57.
Murphy died from leukemia on Wednesday, said Nati.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie," the Murphy family said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "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.”
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...
- 4/13/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
[[tmz:video id="0_3abat4en"]] Damon Wayans has fond memories of Charlie Murphy -- none of which were more moving than the time they kissed on the neck. We got the 3rd eldest Wayans sibling Wednesday at Catch and asked for his favorite Charlie moment before his tragic passing this week. Damon doesn't skip a beat. Sounds like they were running through lines for Eddie Murphy's "Vampire in Brooklyn" -- you know, 'cause of the neck "kiss" -- but...
- 4/13/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In memoriam of the life of comedian Charlie Murphy who passed away today, TV One will present two special airings of “Unsung Hollywood: Charlie Murphy,” scheduled tonight at 11 p.m. Et and Thursday, April 13 at 8 a.m. Et. In… Continue Reading →...
- 4/12/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
Charlie Murphy is probably best known for his hilarious work as a writer and performer on Dave Chappelle’s comedy series “Chappelle’s Show.” But the actor, who died at age 57 after a battle with leukemia, had a long career as a film actor, comedian, and voice actor. He even appeared in video games — twice. Here are five Charlie Murphy roles you might not remember. “Mo’ Better Blues” (1990) Spike Lee’s movie about a jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (Denzel Washington) who gets himself into more and more trouble features Charlie Murphy in the small but memorable role of Eggy. He...
- 4/12/2017
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
[[tmz:video id="0_ca4z0hx0"]] Charlie Murphy had his down days on the set of "Black Jesus" but Never complained about his health issues ... according to his co-star and friend Gerald "Slink" Johnson. Slink, who plays Jesus, says he's heartbroken Charlie mostly kept his leukemia battle to himself. As we reported ... he did the same while shooting "Power" with 50 Cent. But Slink said the thing he'll remember most about Charlie is his relationship with his 3 children. TMZ broke the story...
- 4/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Murphy, Chappelle's Show star and older brother of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, has died at age 57 after a long battle with leukemia. His publicist confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, and Eddie remembered his brother in a statement later that day. "Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie, the Murphy family 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. Thank you for the outpouring of condolences and prayers. We respectfully ask for privacy during this time of great loss for all of us." Charlie became a household name during the 2000s thanks to his "Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Story" sketches on Dave Chappelle's Comedy Central skit show, which detailed his hilarious and ridiculous stories of...
- 4/12/2017
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
Charlie Murphy‘s family, including brother Eddie Murphy, have released a statement expressing their grief over the death of the comedian. “Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie,” the Murphy family said in the statement provided to TheWrap by Murphy’s publicist. “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.
- 4/12/2017
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Eddie Murphy is reacting to the sudden loss of his older brother, Charlie Murphy, saying their family will never be the same. Eddie says on behalf of his family, "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." He added thanks to...
- 4/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"I'm Rick James, bitch!" With those four words, Chappelle's Show made its mark as one of the most popular comedy programs of all time and spurred what many believe is the first viral sketch comedy video. And it was all thanks to Charlie Murphy. The brother of Eddie Murphy and fellow comedy star, who recently died at age 57, made several appearances on Dave Chappelle's now-cult '00s R-rated sketch series, playing characters and also narrating and appearing in a recurring segment titled Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories, in which he recalls his real-life encounters with celebrities in the '80s while Dave plays them. One of...
- 4/12/2017
- E! Online
Charlie Murphy, comedian and brother to well-known actor Eddie Murphy, has died in a New York City hospital after a battle with leukemia, his manager confirmed Wednesday. He was 57, and the death was “unexpected,” according to his rep. Murphy was undergoing chemotherapy at the time of his death. Arguably, some of Murphy’s finest work […]...
- 4/12/2017
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- ET Canada
Charlie Murphy kept his battle with leukemia so private, most people who worked with him on "Power" had no idea he was sick. Production sources on the show -- which stars 50 Cent -- tell us they had no idea Charlie was dealing with cancer. We're told he never told anybody on set and put in the work like everybody else. Charlie played a prison guard named Marshal Williams on the show. Family sources tell us...
- 4/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy, has died after a long battle with leukemia. He was 57. Charlie Murphy Dies At 57 The comedian passed away Wednesday morning in a New York City hospital. He had been undergoing chemotherapy. Murphy started as a writer on Chappelle’s Show with host Dave Chappelle. He also had a recurring segment […]
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- 4/12/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
An outpour of actors and comedians are paying tribute to the late Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy‘s older brother, who reportedly passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with leukemia.
According to TMZ, Charlie died in a New York City hospital. His manager reportedly said he had been battling leukemia and going through chemotherapy treatment.
After learning about his death, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Ice Cube and many more took to social media to remember the late actor, who rose to fame as a recurring performer on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show from 2003-4.
“We just lost...
According to TMZ, Charlie died in a New York City hospital. His manager reportedly said he had been battling leukemia and going through chemotherapy treatment.
After learning about his death, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Ice Cube and many more took to social media to remember the late actor, who rose to fame as a recurring performer on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show from 2003-4.
“We just lost...
- 4/12/2017
- by Natalie Stone
- PEOPLE.com
As soon as news broke that actor and comedian Charlie Murphy died on Wednesday, tributes began to pour in on social media from people like Kevin Hart, Chris Rock and Spike Lee. “We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time. Charlie Murphy Rip,” Rock wrote. “Wow….This is crazy,” Hart posted on Instagram. “All I can say is Rip. Thank you for not only being a friend but for believing in me when I was young in this comedy game. Charlie Murphy did the rewrite for the first movie that I ever did called ‘Paper Soldiers’….His stories.
- 4/12/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Here’s some sad news: TMZ reports that Charlie Murphy, older brother of comic superstar Eddie Murphy and a beloved comedian in his own right, died this morning after losing a battle with leukemia. He was 57 years old. Murphy appeared in more than 50 film and TV shows over the course of his career, including Mo’ Better […]
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- 4/12/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Charlie Murphy, who died today at age 57 following a battle with cancer, created some of the most memorable sketches on Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show.” Perhaps none more so than “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Story: Rick James” in 2004, which spawned the acclaimed show’s most famous catch phrase. Chappelle’s “Kneehigh Park” series gave Murphy the chance to traumatize some young children with gritty real life lessons in this parody of “Sesame Street.” Murphy followed up his Rick James skit with another absurdist take on a chance meeting with another superstar, in “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Story: Prince.
- 4/12/2017
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
We have some tragic news to report as it’s been confirmed that Charlie Murphy has passed away at age 57 following a battle with leukemia. He died at a New York hospital where he was undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Murphy is… Continue Reading →
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- 4/12/2017
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Charlie Murphy‘s Final Tweet: ‘Release the Past to Rest as Deeply as Possible’Before his death Wednesday from complications from leukemia, Charlie Murphy left the world some wise words. “One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible,” the comedian tweeted Tuesday night. One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible. — Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) April 12, 2017 Murphy, best known for his legendary “Chappelle’s Show” sketches about bizarre encounters with stars including Prince and Rick James, often used Twitter to share personal and inspirational thoughts. In the days before his passing,...
- 4/12/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy's older brother and a staple on Chappelle's Show, has died, Et can confirm.
A manager for Murphy tells Et that the comedian died Wednesday morning at New York Presbyterian Hospital from leukemia. His death was unexpected.
Murphy was 57 years old.
Pics: Stars We've Lost In Recent Years
On Wednesday, the Murphy family sent out a statement, thanking fans for their support.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie," the statement reads. "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."
The late comedian's last tweet was on Wednesday morning, inspiring his fans to work hard.
Murphy recently toured with Cedric the Entertainer, [link...
A manager for Murphy tells Et that the comedian died Wednesday morning at New York Presbyterian Hospital from leukemia. His death was unexpected.
Murphy was 57 years old.
Pics: Stars We've Lost In Recent Years
On Wednesday, the Murphy family sent out a statement, thanking fans for their support.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie," the statement reads. "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."
The late comedian's last tweet was on Wednesday morning, inspiring his fans to work hard.
Murphy recently toured with Cedric the Entertainer, [link...
- 4/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Charlie Murphy, a comedian and writer who turned his Hollywood adventures with brother Eddie Murphy into some of the most popular bits of Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show, died of leukemia Wednesday in New York. He was 57. “Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie,” the Murphy family said in a statement. “Charlie filled our family with love and laughter and there won't be a day that goes by that his presence will not…...
- 4/12/2017
- Deadline TV
Stand-up and actor Charlie Murphy died Wednesday following a battle with leukemia, though his impact on comedy will live on. The older brother of Eddie Murphy made a mark of his own in Hollywood, writing for the big screen and Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show.” His “C! True Hollywood Stories” sketches on Dave Chappelle’s mid-2000s series became instant cult classics, especially the Prince and Rick James installments. The one featuring Chappelle as the “Purple Rain” singer was particularly amazing, so we invite fans and readers to remember Charlie Murphy in part via the video above. Also Read:...
- 4/12/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Comedian Charlie Murphy has died. According to TMZ, Eddie Murphy’s younger brother passed away this morning from leukemia. He was 57.
The sad news was announced by Charlie’s manager, who told TMZ the comedian past away in a New York City hospital. He had been undergoing chemotherapy.
Murphy, who had made a name for himself in the stand-up industry, co-starred on “Chappelle’s Show.” He also co-wrote his brother’s films “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) and “Norbit” (2007).
Read More: ‘Coming to America 2’: Eddie Murphy Writing A Sequel — Report
He made his feature film debut in the 1989 comedy “Harlem Nights,” alongside the elder Murphy. He then went on to appearing in films such as “CB4,” “The Perfect Holiday” and “Night at the Museum.” He also co-starred in TV series like “Are We There Yet?” “Black Jesus,” “The Boondocks” and “Meet the Blacks.”
Recently he headlined “The Comedy Get Down” tour alongside George Lopez,...
The sad news was announced by Charlie’s manager, who told TMZ the comedian past away in a New York City hospital. He had been undergoing chemotherapy.
Murphy, who had made a name for himself in the stand-up industry, co-starred on “Chappelle’s Show.” He also co-wrote his brother’s films “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) and “Norbit” (2007).
Read More: ‘Coming to America 2’: Eddie Murphy Writing A Sequel — Report
He made his feature film debut in the 1989 comedy “Harlem Nights,” alongside the elder Murphy. He then went on to appearing in films such as “CB4,” “The Perfect Holiday” and “Night at the Museum.” He also co-starred in TV series like “Are We There Yet?” “Black Jesus,” “The Boondocks” and “Meet the Blacks.”
Recently he headlined “The Comedy Get Down” tour alongside George Lopez,...
- 4/12/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
Charlie Murphy's legacy of being a seriously funny guy is being remembered in all sorts of ways by his friends including Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Mc Hammer and many more ... 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 such a kind, sweet, funny man. Damn. Incredible talent, even better man. Rip ❤ — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu...
- 4/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Murphy, beloved stand-up comedian, actor and older brother to Eddie Murphy, has died today, it’s being reported by numerous media outlets, after a battle with leukemia. He died in a New York City hospital. His manager reportedly said he’d… Continue Reading →...
- 4/12/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
Charlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy, a Chappelle's Show star and an accomplished comedian in his own right, died Wednesday in New York City. He was 57. Murphy's publicist confirmed the comedian's death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause of death was leukemia.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie," the Murphy family said in a statement. "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.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie," the Murphy family said in a statement. "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.
- 4/12/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Actor, comedy writer and comic Charlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy, has died at age 57. Charlie passed away after battling leukemia, his rep told E! News Wednesday. The performer was known for his appearances on Chappelle's Show, in which he played characters such as Buc Nasty and Rodney "Quills" Dinkin and also narrated the Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories segment. In one, he recalled a story about Prince, played by Dave Chappelle. Another featured Dave as Rick James and is considered one of the most iconic Chappelle's Show moments and made the series extremely popular. (warning: Clips contain offensive...
- 4/12/2017
- E! Online
Charlie Murphy, a stand-up comedian and older brother of actor Eddie Murphy, passed away Wednesday morning in New York City, following a battle with leukemia, his manager confirms to TMZ. Murphy was 57.
Though Murphy had an extensive list of small-screen credits — including roles on Power, Black Jesus and The Boondocks — the comedian is arguably best known for his work on Chappelle’s Show, where he also served as a writer. Please enjoy Murphy’s infamous encounter with “Rick James” below:
Some of those who knew and worked with Murphy are paying tribute to the comedian on Twitter:
Charlie Murphy was such a kind,...
Though Murphy had an extensive list of small-screen credits — including roles on Power, Black Jesus and The Boondocks — the comedian is arguably best known for his work on Chappelle’s Show, where he also served as a writer. Please enjoy Murphy’s infamous encounter with “Rick James” below:
Some of those who knew and worked with Murphy are paying tribute to the comedian on Twitter:
Charlie Murphy was such a kind,...
- 4/12/2017
- TVLine.com
Charlie Murphy, an actor and comedian who shot to prominence after hilarious performances in several iconic “Chapelle's Show” sketches, died Wednesday from complications from leukemia, TMZ reported. Murphy, the older brother of comic legend Eddie, co-wrote some of his more famous sibling’s movies, including “Norbit” and “Vampire in Brooklyn.” But Charlie Murphy is best known for his “C! True Hollywood Stories” sketches on Dave Chapelle’s mid-2000s Comedy Central show, where the two of them hilariously reenacted experiences the Murphy brothers had with celebrities including the late Prince and Rick James. The James skit, which involved the...
- 4/12/2017
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
Charlie Murphy, younger brother of Eddie Murphy and most known for his recurring role on The Chappelle’s Show has died at the age of 57. Over the past 24 hours two tweets have gone out from Murphy’s twitter account indicating that Murphy might have been on his last words. Murphy was one of the funniest guys on the Chappelle Show and was most known for his skit telling the story about playing basketball with Prince. It was one of the funniest skits in the show’s history. Here it is. In 2009, Murphy was struck by tragedy when his wife of
Charlie Murphy Dies of Leukemia at the Young Age of 57...
Charlie Murphy Dies of Leukemia at the Young Age of 57...
- 4/12/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy‘s older brother, has died, reports TMZ.
According to the outlet, Charlie died in a New York City hospital. His manager reportedly said he had been battling leukemia and going through chemotherapy treatment.
Charlie served in the United States Navy for six years before starting his career as a comedian. He made his feature film debut alongside brother Eddie in 1989’s Harlem Nights, then went on to appear in CB4 and Night at the Museum in 2006.
Charlie rose to fame as a recurring performer on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show from 2003-4, where he was...
According to the outlet, Charlie died in a New York City hospital. His manager reportedly said he had been battling leukemia and going through chemotherapy treatment.
Charlie served in the United States Navy for six years before starting his career as a comedian. He made his feature film debut alongside brother Eddie in 1989’s Harlem Nights, then went on to appear in CB4 and Night at the Museum in 2006.
Charlie rose to fame as a recurring performer on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show from 2003-4, where he was...
- 4/12/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Charlie Murphy, Eddie's older brother, and a very successful and popular stand-up comedian in his own right has died ... TMZ has learned. According to Charlie's manager, he died from leukemia Wednesday morning in a NYC hospital. He'd been going undergoing chemotherapy. Family members tell us they're absolutely shocked because they thought he was getting better. We're told the family would call him frequently, and he'd even joke they were calling too much. Charlie famously co-starred...
- 4/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Larenz Tate has joined the cast of Starz’s hit drama series “Power” for its upcoming 4th season. The series continues to build out its cast, as Tate joins recent additions including Charlie Murphy and “Hamilton” star Brandon Victor Dixon, also joining the… Continue Reading →...
- 2/6/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
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