Charlie Murphy's death today at 57 from leukemia was a terrible surprise.
His family thought he was getting better, the cast and crew of his current show Power didn't even know he was sick, and he had been active on Twitter as of last night.
Comedians, rapper and other celebrities jumped on social media today to pay tribute to a very funny man.
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
Prayers Up for the Murphy family. Loved being around & working with Charlie!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 12, 2017
Rest well Charlie Murphy. Thanks for one of the greatest comedy sketches in the history of time and space. pic.twitter.com/KHz1MqGjci
— Travon Free (@Travon) April 12, 2017
Charlie Murphy was a great man. God bless, we already miss you.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) April 12, 2017
Charlie Murphy changed my life. One of the most original people I've ever met. Hilarious dude. Habitual Line Stepper. So sad. pic.twitter.com/MltwzHAR9v
— Neal Brennan (@nealbrennan) April 12, 2017
Rip Charlie Murphy.
— lil boat kot* (@lilyachty) April 12, 2017
Rest In Peace Charlie Murphy
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) 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
#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
Don't need a jet plane when you have a seat at Gods table. RIP Brother Charlie Murphy. pic.twitter.com/SZFgVuYoy4
— Eddie Griffin (@EddieGriffinCom) 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
A story from Charlie Murphy. Rest in peace, Sir. pic.twitter.com/GmR3RL7o9Z
— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) April 12, 2017
Here is a video of Eddie Murphy imitating Charlie Murphy. It's spot on. pic.twitter.com/D2cSV1xgGY
— Denizcan James (@MrFilmkritik) April 12, 2017