Comedians Pay Tribute to Charlie Murphy

The comedy world is mourning the loss of fellow comedian Charlie Murphy after the comic and actor died of leukemia Wednesday. Suggested Reading Bernice King Chimes In After Shaboozey’s Grammy Speech Takes an Awkward Turn  Why It’s Finally Time for Everyone to Mute Cam Newton Famous Pastor Reveals the Biblical Truth About ‘Submissive Wives’ That…

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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