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Charlie Murphy passed away on Wednesday, April 12 after a battle with leukemia. But on Tuesday night, before he passed, he sent his final message to the world.
Probably knowing he was about to lose a hard-fought battle with leukemia, Murphy wanted to make sure he spread one last inspiring message.
One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) April 12, 2017
Murphy famously appeared on Chappelle’s Show, serving as the source material for the show’s most memorable sketches: Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories.
Aside from Chappelle’s Show, Charlie also co-wrote several of his brother Eddie’s movies, such as Norbit and Vampire in Brooklyn. He had notable roles in Are We There Yet, The Boondocks and Black Jesus. Recently, Charlie toured with comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, George Lopez and D.L. Hughley on “The Comedy Get Down.” His stand-up special, Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize, premiered on Comedy Central in late February 2010.
After news of Murphy’s passing broke, all sorts of celebrities came out of the woodwork to show their love and admiration for the late comedian:
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
#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
— ?NG Shamen (@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
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 #RIP🙏🏿
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) 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
As someone who grew up on Chappelle’s Show, Charlie Murphy provided me some of the heartiest laughs of my life, and for that, I will always remember him.
RIP Darkness.