CHARLIE MURPHY ON LOSING WIFE: “IT’S A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS”
Losing a spouse is painful for anyone, and especially so when there are kids involved. Since losing his wife of 12 years, Tisha Taylor, to cancer in 2009, comedian and actor Charlie Murphy has never been the same.
“I’m not okay; you’re never really okay you just learn to live with it. That’s something monumental, losing somebody that close in your life. It happened to my children, and me you don’t get used to[it] and you don’t get over it,” the comedian tells Vibe in an interview.
Though he is clearly still grieving, Charlie says he has had to cope for his kids’ sake.
“I have responsibilities as a man to other people—I have children. Okay, you can be hurt but you’ve still have to do what you’ve got to do and take care of your responsibilities. I didn’t have a luxury of taking a year off. I’ve been baking this [career] cake for a minute and taking a year off will really cool it off a lot. So I couldn’t do that, I had to follow thru with what I’m doing [my work.] And now I’ve been blessed with the ability to do it and God has been working with me and family. Has it been a baby’s ride? No, but we’re okay. As a man, if you lose your wife it’s a horrible experience especially with kids. But when one person passes away and you’re still alive, people still depend on you—that’s what you have to lean on.”
The funnyman has a new summer movie, Lottery Ticket, starring Bow Wow, Naturi Naughton and Ice Cube, which hits theaters this August 20th.
24 Comments to “CHARLIE MURPHY ON LOSING WIFE: “IT’S A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS””
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His wife kind of reminds me of Lawrence Fishburns wife (sorry can’t remember her name). May God continue to watch over him and his children!
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you are so right, she did favor Fishburne’s wife.
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poor guy…he’s been so amazing in coping with her death, he’s an amazing man and i wish him the best
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Her name is Gina Torres. May her soul rest in peace and may God continue to bless her kids and family. Just so sad
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That is truly sad. His wife was beautiful.
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“Life goes on” is such a simple statement, but yet hold such a complex meaning. My deepest condolences to you and your children for your loss.
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I can respect him for every word he said. Although he is still grieving he is aware that he has little ones to take care of and tend too. I hope that his family may find peace!
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I wish Charlie and his family the best. He’s a strong man. Like he said, he has to be strong for his babies. Hopefully, he’ll continue to lean on God for strength. God bless him.
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I couldn’t imagine the pressure and pain he must be going through. Death is not at all an easy thing to deal with. My condolences, May god bless him, and his family and bless her soul as well.
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this is very sad, i cant even imagine how hard it is and you have to be strong for the kids tho… those kids wow and being so young to loose a mom. this rems me of my best friend sis who lost her life to cancer and she left behind 2 gurls age 3 and 6. it was very hard for them. but when u asked them where is mommmy they would always say she is in heaven watchin over us. theyre now 9 and 12 and doing very well. the youngest one doesnt really rem too much of the mom but the elder one does. Mr Murphy right now i no its hard but tomorrow looks alot brighter.
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he worded that very well.you never get over it you just learn to deal with it.she was very beautiful and they were a very beautiful couple.i have loved him since day one.bless him and his fam.
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ITA he said that very well – straight and to the point honest.
their kids are lucky to have him! God bless him and his family!
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my friend died of cancer in 12/2009. it was swift and unexpected. she had multiple meleynoma(?). very rare in young black women. she had a fiance and they were to be married this summer. he moved on a month later. he tried to keep it cool but in march of this yr he came out in the open. my friend and him have a child together who is 10 and he completely disregarded her feelings by having a new GF less than 6 mos later and has been with this girl and her 2 kids like some family. charlie murphey is a man that is grieving. a man that loves his wife and children. reading this story makes my blood boil for my own situation. this is a man.
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I wish him and his family the best. Losing a beloved one is difficult, something you adjust to rather than get used to.
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@Tanisha it’s Multiple Myeloma. Charlie worded this so perfectly; I pray for the best for both Charlie and his family, it’s never easy! God bless you!
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Some men can’t be alone. They easily replace one woman with next. It can be with death or divorce. Some ppl don’t know how to mourn or have their own way of dealing with loss.
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THIEF! lol
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I am so glad he is finding the strength to move on & be there for & with his children. As long as you keep her memory alive, she will never be forgotten.
My prayers go out to him & his children.
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I remember reading about her passing last year. My heart aches for his loss. Losing anyone is devastating especially children and spouses. He seems to be doing the best that he can and realizes that his children still depend on him.
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I’ll keep his family and others who are going through similar situations, in my prayers.
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Oh I’m sorry Charlie. Your wife is beautiful and I feel for your loss.
I do believe that psychological problems and stress can manifest itself as a physical illness, including cancer. I don’t understand how people with money, which can cure dam near anything, including or especially stress (hey, you can get away and take a day off from everything, the luxury that isn’t afforded poor folks) continue to die from stuff like cancer.
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Tisha Taylor is so beautiful. I love couples that look like they do.
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I also believe thus, perfectly written post!
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TSJC, your main man, DAngelo Mack, just went yard.
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