The comedian Charlie Murphy passed away at age 57, not too shabby.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Best known for being a contributing writer and member of the sketch comedy show Chappelle’s Show alongside comedian Dave Chappelle. He also appeared in such films as Night at the Museum, Roll Bounce, and Norbit.
He married Tisha Taylor in 1997. They had two children together, and he also had a child from a prior relationship. Tisha died of cancer in 2009, eight years before he also lost his life to the disease.
How did Charlie Murphy die?
Leukemia caused Charlie Murphy's death in 2017.
Cause of death | Leukemia |
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Age of death | 57 years |
Profession | Comedian |
Birthday | July 12, 1959 |
Death date | April 12, 2017 |
Place of death | New York, New York, United States |
Place of burial | Oakland Cemetery Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada |
Quotes
Gangs are formed by kids who want love.
Charlie Murphy
I look at the world and I find the funny in it, because there’s funny in everything. No matter how ugly it may be, there’s a funny way to look at it.
Charlie Murphy
When I was nine, my father passed away. It’s one thing when you’re a kid and your father wasn’t there for you. My father was there, and then he was taken away.
Charlie Murphy
I never went around saying who my brother was. Everybody else was doing that.
Charlie Murphy
There’s a lot of racism when I was in the Navy, and I had to deal with that.
Charlie Murphy