Eddie Murphy’s comedian brother Charlie has died at the age of 57

Eddie Murphy's brother, Charlie Murphy, has died at the age of 57.

According to TMZ, Charlie had been suffering from leukaemia and was undergoing treatment at the time of his death.

Just came out of meditation and learned that one of my friends and my biggest comedy idol passed. Damn I loved Charlie Murphy 

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 12, 2017

Godspeed Charlie Murphy. Rest In Peace. Thank you for one of the most incredibly funny sketches in the history of comedy. #RIPCharlieMurphy

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) April 12, 2017

The stand up comedian, who was also an actor, was going through chemotherapy when he passed away in New York.

Reports suggest that his family were shocked by his death, as they thought he was on the mend in recent weeks.

Charlie leaves behind three children – two from his marriage to Tisha Taylor Murphy, who died in 2009 from cervical cancer, and another from a previous relationship.