function onPlayerReadyVidible(e){'undefined'!=typeof HPTrack&&HPTrack.Vid.Vidible_track(e)}!function(e,i){if(e.vdb_Player){if('object'==typeof commercial_video){var a='',o='m.fwsitesection='+commercial_video.site_and_category;if(a+=o,commercial_video['package']){var c='&m.fwkeyvalues=sponsorship%3D'+commercial_video['package'];a+=c}e.setAttribute('vdb_params',a)}i(e.vdb_Player)}else{var t=arguments.callee;setTimeout(function(){t(e,i)},0)}}(document.getElementById('vidible_1'),onPlayerReadyVidible); The world lost another comedy great this month when Charlie Murphy died on Wednesdayat age 57 following a battle with leukemia.Brother to actor Eddie Murphy, Charlie was a star in his own right, becoming a household name in the early 2000s due to his sketches on comedian Dave Chappelles Comedy Central series, Chappelles Show.He also appeared in a slew of movies and penned scripts for films headlined by his brother, including Vampire in Brooklyn and Norbit.Those who worked with Charlie, or were simply touched by his distinctive sense of humor, honored the late star on social media with heartfelt tributes.Chris Rock was among the first to thank him for the laughs, writing, We just lost one of the funniest most real brothers of all time. Charlie Murphy RIP.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 Read how friends and fans, including Russell Simmons, Gabrielle Union, Ice Cube, Zendaya and Samuel L. Jackson, reacted to the news of Charlies death below.#RIP to my man #CharlieMurphy we will ride for you bro.. 1 '' pic.twitter.com/BSOk9nNsHO Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) 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 Darkness. Goodbye Charlie. Damn. https://t.co/BwItaxj6JR Questlove Gomez (@questlove) 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 So sorry to hear about @charliemurphy passing. Funny, smart and fearless. #rip pic.twitter.com/cShhdsl3W2 Al Roker (@alroker) April 12, 2017 Oh man. Rest In Peace Charlie Murphy always so sweet and nice every time I've been in his presence. Prayers to the family. pic.twitter.com/Hj0uj48ghb hrp (@hollyrpeete) 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 Prayers Up for the Murphy family. Loved being around & working with Charlie! Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 12, 2017 #CharlieMurphy one on the funniest dudes ever !!! Thanks for the good times and great memories Charlie. You will be greatly missed #RIPMC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 12, 2017 Rest in Peace Charlie Murphy. Thanks for the laughs. You will be missed. https://t.co/TI5t9Ri4Ew Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) 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 Rest in Paradise my brother @charliemurphy pic.twitter.com/pUfTXgqhao DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) April 12, 2017 Terribly saddened ... Charlie Paul Mooney (@PaulEalyMooney) April 12, 2017 -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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