<p>Just as we thought we were in the clear of all of the celebrity deaths of 2016, we get hit with another devastating blow&#8230; the death of Charlie Murphy.</p>
<p>According to TMZ, the actor/comedian had been battling leukemia but ultimately lost his fight this morning at an NYC hospital. His manager allegedly confirmed the news and says he has been getting chemotherapy even though it isn&#8217;t specified for how long.</p>
<p>His manager allegedly confirmed the news and says he has been getting chemotherapy even though it isn&#8217;t specified for how long. It is also unclear how long the actor has been battling the disease.</p>
<p>Murphy is most recognized from his &#8220;Chappelle&#8217;s Show&#8221; days as well as being fellow actor and comedian Eddie Murphy&#8217;s older brother.</p>
<p>Of course, celebrities from all over have been pouring out their condolences as they receive the news via Twitter:</p>
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<p>Black Twitter also had to give Charlie his proper send off with some good ol&#8217; laughs:</p>
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<p>This one really does hurt especially for the ones who grew up on the &#8220;Chappelle&#8217;s Show&#8221; as well as &#8220;The Boondocks,&#8221; another hit show he helped write. Well, we&#8217;re just glad he left us with great words to live by before he left:</p>
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<p>Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Let&#8217;s chat below!</p>
<p>TSR STAFF: Debra Oh! @The_Ebony_Issue on IG</p>
<p>Source: http://www.tmz.com/2017/04/12/charlie-murphy-dead-leukemia-eddie-murphy-brother/</p>
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