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Why Eddie Murphy Declined to Do Coke With Robin Williams and John Belushi


Eddie Murphy opens up about his skyrocket to fame, becoming a comedic icon and more in the upcoming episode New York Times’ ‘The Interview

Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Niche Imports Eddie Murphy partially credits a night out with Robin Williams and John Belushi in the 1980s for helping him realize he “wasn’t interested” in drugs — something he sees as a gift from up above. Murphy reflected on the tragic endings of Williams, Belushi and other legendary stars, like Elvis,Michael Jackson and Prince, calling them “cautionary tales” for his own life. Saturday Night Live has catapulted the careers of many of today’s most popular comedians, including Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey and Adam Sandler.

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