Actor Charlie Murphy Dies

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Actor/comedian Charlie Murphy died Wednesday after a bout with leukemia, according to several published reports.

The actor was 57 years old. A stand-up comedian and older brother of actor Eddie Murphy, Charlie Murphy was arguably best-known for starring in several memorable skits on Comedy Central’s Chappelle's Show during the comedy series' three-year run from 2003-2006.

He also lent his voice to several animated TV series including Adult Swim’s The Boondocks and Black Jesus. Murphy also appeared in several movies including Harlem Nights, Night At The Museum and Norbit.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.