Things you didn't know about Charlie Murphy

After a private battle with leukemia, actor and comedian Charlie Murphy passed away on April 12, 2017 at the age of 57. While many people are perhaps more familiar with his younger brother Eddie, Charlie Murphy was a hilarious talent in his own right—who left his mark on the world as a writer, music producer, actor, comedian and family man. If all you know him for is the iconic "Charlayyy Murphaaaayy!" shouted across a dance floor by Rick James (as played by Dave Chappelle), then you're truly missing out. As we remember Murphy and his legacy, let's take a look back at some of the events that shaped his life.