Comedians Pay Tribute to Charlie Murphy

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The comedy world is mourning the loss of fellow comedian Charlie Murphy after the comic and actor died of leukemia Wednesday.

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Murphy, who has been doing stand-up comedy for more than 20 years, starred on Chappelle’s Show and brought his own brand of storytelling to his stand-up shows.

Comics, such as Chris Rock and David Alan Grier, shared their thoughts and condolences for Murphy on social media:

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Spike Lee, Ice Cube and others who knew the comedian also remembered the man who made pancakes and blouses famous:

Even the Department of Defense saluted the former Navy man:

Murphy’s last tweet posted Tuesday was very telling:

Do what Charlie Murphy says.

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