Eddie Murphy paid for funerals of celebrity friends who died broke in Hollywood

Eddie Murphy reveals in Netflix's "Being Eddie" how he paid funeral costs for Rick James and Redd Foxx, and a tombstone for Buckwheat actor William Thomas Jr. when they died.

Legendary comedian reveals he paid for the tombstone of iconic child star

In his new Netflix documentary "Being Eddie," Eddie Murphy reveals he quietly paid for the funerals of Redd Foxx, Rick James, and child actor Billie Thomas, who played Buckwheat in "The Little Rascals ...
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Eddie Murphy Paid for the Tombstone for Beloved Former Child Star

In a rare, candid look behind the curtain of Hollywood stardom, comedic legend Eddie Murphy has revealed a quiet, personal act of generosity, focusing on a former child actor whose fame faded into ...
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Eddie Murphy Says He Paid For Funerals for Rick James and Other Famous Friends In ‘Being Eddie:’ “Where Are Their Families?”

In an unexpected somber moment in the new Eddie Murphy Netflix documentary, Being Eddie, the storied comedian opened up about paying for funerals of show biz legends, including musician and producer ...