Charlie Murphy Loses Wife to Cancer

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 15th 2009 11:01AM

Tisha Taylor Murphy, the wife of 'Chappelle's Show' comedic actor Charlie Murphy, died in her sleep on Sunday after a lengthy battle with cancer, his publicist has confirmed. Her age has not been released.

Murphy passed away "with family at her side after facing the challenges of cancer for the past two years," publicist Lyndsey Jacobs told MTV News. "The Murphy Family appreciates all of the support they have received from friends and fans and requests privacy during this very difficult time."

On Tuesday, Murphy reached out to fans via his Twitter feed, saying "Thanks to everyone for their condolences, sympathies and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family."

The older brother of Eddie, Charlie Murphy married Tisha in 1997 and had two children together.

Murphy appeared in films 'Harlem Nights' and 'CB4' before scoring a recurring role on the TV hit 'Chappelle's Show.' He was often cast as himself, with his crowning achievement being a faux 'True Hollywood Stories' sketch in which the comedian recalled fighting funk singer Rick James.

http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,entry&id=686393&pid=686392&uts=1260893417

http://www.popeater.com/mm_track/popeater/tv/?s_channel=us.tvpop&s_account=aolpopeater,aolsvc&omni=1&ke=1

http://cdn.channel.aol.com/cs_feed_v1_6/csfeedwrapper.swf

Recent Losses in TV Land

Gene Barry, Dec. 9: The 'Bat Masterson' and 'Burke's Law' actor died of unspecified causes at the age of 90, according to his son.

Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Recent Losses in TV

Gene Barry, Dec. 9: The 'Bat Masterson' and 'Burke's Law' actor died of unspecified causes at the age of 90, according to his son.

Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Ken Ober, Nov. 15: The 'Remote Control' host was found dead at his Santa Monica home at the age of 52. Cause of death is unknown.

Peter Kramer, Getty Images

Soupy Sales, Oct. 22: The comedian whose real name was Milton Supman built a career on his physical comedy and seemingly rubber face, which was the target of countless pies during his decades as a comedian. He was 83 years old.

CBS Photo Archive / Getty Images

Vic Mizzy, Sept. 17: The songwriter who composed the catchy themes for the 1960s sit-coms 'The Addams Family' and 'Green Acres,' has died at age 93. His manager Jonathan Wolfson said he didn't know the cause of death. Mizzy is survived by a brother, daughter and two grandchildren.

Mathew Imaging / WireImage

Henry Gibson, Sept. 14: The actor known for roles in 'Blues Brothers,' 'The Burbs' and 'Laugh-In' died at his home in Malibu after battling cancer. He was 73.

Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Harry Towb, July 24: The Irish actor died of cancer in his London home at the age of 83, after more than 60 years on the stage and screen.

WENN

Alexis Cohen, July 25: The ex-'American Idol' hopeful, whose famous rejection meltdown made her a viral sensation in early 2008, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in New Jersey. Viewers better know Cohen as Glitter Girl, for her sparkly makeup. The aspiring singer and comedienne was 25.

AP Photo/FOX, Michael Becker, File

Les Lye, July 21: You know him as the foil to all those silly kids on 'You Can't Do That on Television' during the show's heyday. Lye died at age 84. Watch him in his numerous characters here.

YouTube

Gidget, July 21: The Chihuahua who became synonymous with Taco Bell thanks to their 'Yo Quiero Taco Bell' ad campaign died at the age of 15.

Taco Bell / AP

Billy Mays, June 28: The TV pitchman died of a heart attack, though an autopsy report showed that cocaine use played a part in Mays' death.

Chris O'Meara, AP

Tags: chappelles show, ChappellesShow, charlie murphy, CharlieMurphy

Comments

(8)

Tuesday 15 December

By pmbalele

High Rank Vote down Vote up Report this

It is said such a young life was taken away by cancer. Can someone tell me what causes cancer. I have lost quite a few friends to concer.

By Casey

Vote down Vote up Report this

The only cure to cancer is Jesus Christ. He is the cure.

Wednesday 16 December

By christa

So sorry to hear this.

By nikin78

Condolensces Charlie Murphy

By David

Charlie, I lost my wife 2 mos. ago after 40 years of marriage. I know the pain. Good luck.

By Cha-ly D

Sorry for your loss Charlie! I hope the holidays aren't too tough for you and yours. Stay strong and stay funny "Blackness".I saw you at the richmond va. funnybone and laughed my ass off. Good luck brother.

Saturday 19 December

By kescha

I'll like to say to Mr. Murphy and family I give you all my prays and condolensces I'm sorry for what happen, but keep your head up and keep going that is what you wife would want you to do. As for the kids stay strong and hold on and pray to the lord because baby your mother is in heaven.

Sunday 28 February

By mary

Charlie - So sorry to hear of your loss....May God speed your way.

Page 1 of 1