Eddie Murphy has spoken candidly about the loss of his older brother Charlie in the new Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie'. The film, which charts the actor's rise to fame, includes archive clips of Charlie discussing Eddie's early career and a heartfelt tribute from the star himself.
Charlie Murphy, also an actor and comedian, died in 2017 at the age of 57 after a battle with leukemia. He was known for his work on 'Chappelle's Show' and appeared in films such as 'Night at the Museum' and 'Jungle Fever'. He also contributed to writing and had roles in several of Eddie's movies, including 'Norbit' and 'Harlem Nights'.
In the documentary, Eddie reflects on his brother's unique humour: 'There's nobody like Charlie. Nobody was funnier than him. Some of my biggest laughs in my life are Charlie. I miss my brother.' He also spoke about how he copes with grief, saying memories of Charlie sometimes bring up strong emotions.
The Murphy family released a statement at the time of Charlie's death, expressing their profound loss: 'Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie. He filled our family with love and laughter and there won't be a day that goes by that his presence will not be missed.'
