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Eddie Murphy Pays for Funerals of Late Celebrity Friends
14 Nov
Summary
- Comedian Eddie Murphy has paid for the burials of several friends, including Rick James and Redd Foxx
- Murphy also bought a tombstone for William Thomas Jr., the actor who played Buckwheat
- Murphy says he was shocked that some of his famous friends didn't have the money for their own funerals
According to a new Netflix documentary titled "Being Eddie," legendary comedian Eddie Murphy, now 64 years old, has taken on the unexpected role of benefactor for several of his late celebrity friends. The documentary, which explores Murphy's life and iconic career, reveals that the comedian has paid for the burials of singers Rick James and Redd Foxx, as well as purchasing a tombstone for actor William Thomas Jr., who played Buckwheat in the classic "The Little Rascals" film series.
Murphy candidly shares his experiences with these losses, saying, "When Redd kicked out, I had to bury Redd. I had to bury Redd. I had to bury Rick. I bought Buckwheat a tombstone. Buckwheat didn't have no tombstone." The comedian expresses his surprise that some of his famous peers did not have the financial means for their own funerals, stating, "It tripped me out, these people you... show business and all that, and then when they pass away, there's not even the money to bury these people? Where are their families? Where are these people?"
