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News of Charlie Murphy's death quickly made its way through social media on Wednesday morning, as friends and fans in Hollywood shared their condolences on Twitter.
The comedian -- and older brother of Eddie Murphy -- died in a New York City hospital after a battle with leukemia. According to TMZ, his manager said he had been going through chemotherapy. He was 57.
Murphy frequently wrote for and appeared on "Chappelle's Show," did voice work for "The Boondocks," and was set to play a prison guard on the upcoming fourth season of "Power" on Starz.
We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time . Charlie Murphy RIP. pic.twitter.com/AAwItp5AJC
@chrisrock
Rest in Peace Charlie Murphy. Thanks for the laughs. You will be missed. https://t.co/TI5t9Ri4Ew
@WendyWilliams
#RIP to my man #CharlieMurphy we will ride for you bro.. 1 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BSOk9nNsHO
@TheRealMikeEpps
Charlie Murphy was such a kind, sweet, funny man. Damn. Incredible talent, even better man. RIP ❤
@itsgabrielleu
This is a text message that Charlie sent us from a recent @comedygetdown Show @realdlhughley… https://t.co/STVoYiyeeW
@georgelopez
Just came out of meditation and learned that one of my friends and my biggest comedy idol passed. Damn I loved Charlie Murphy ❤❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@UncleRUSH
R.I.P Charlie Murphy 👼🏾 pic.twitter.com/xSak8oLnaZ
@ochocinco
Rest In Peace Charlie Murphy
@MickeyChristmas
Rest in paradise Charlie Murphy. 🙏🏾
@Raekwon
Darkness. Goodbye Charlie. Damn. https://t.co/BwItaxj6JR
@questlove
Heaven gained another angel.
@TheRealTeeMarie
RIP @charliemurphy One of the coolest & down to earth dudes I've ever met! Prayers for his family right now. pic.twitter.com/PYEUFD342l
Rest well Charlie Murphy. Thanks for one of the greatest comedy sketches in the history of time and space. pic.twitter.com/KHz1MqGjci
@Travon
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
@ThatKevinSmith
❤️Love u, Charlie. All my Love 2 the Murphy family entire. Friends since them Rick James days. 🙏🏽 #ripcharliemurphy https://t.co/Qq2E7ZDPqS
@loripetty
Rest In Peace to the legend that is Charlie Murphy, thank you for always bringing us joy and laughter🙏🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/TZ53R1FSJs
@Zendaya
Rest in Paradise my brother @charliemurphy pic.twitter.com/pUfTXgqhao
@RealDLHughley
Charlie Murphy was a great man. God bless, we already miss you.
@chancetherapper
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