Eddie Murphy’s brother Charlie Murphy passed away in 2017. Charlie, Eddie’s older brother, was a comedian and actor best known for his work on Chappelle’s Show and for his roles in various projects. Charlie died from leukemia at age 57 in New York City. Eddie has spoken about Charlie publicly, including noting his ongoing influence and presence in his life, and Charlie’s memory has been acknowledged in Eddie’s later work, including the Netflix documentary Being Eddie.