Charlie Murphy, ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Star and Eddie Murphy’s Brother, Dead at 57

 

by Phil McCausland and Jay Varela

Charlie Murphy, comedian and older brother of Eddie Murphy, died on Wednesday. He was 57.

Charlie Murphy's publicist, Domenick Nati, confirmed to NBC News that the comedian passed away after battling leukemia.

The Brooklyn-native had been receiving chemotherapy treatments. 

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Source: NBC News 

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