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Celebrities React to the Death of Comedian Charlie Murphy

Russell Simmons, Chance the Rapper and more pay tribute.

Comedy lost a legend on Wednesday when it was reported that Charlie Murphy has died at the age of 57. The Chappelle's Show star and big brother of Eddie Murphy — who was also part of the BET family and has a starring role on Comedy Get Down, coming to BET this fall — tragically lost a battle with leukemia. 
There is an outpouring of grief on social media from Charlie's family, friends and fans. Here's what some celebs are tweeting in the wake of this devastating news.

Recap Murphy's passing in the BET Breaks video, above.

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