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 ...

Eddie Murphy Says He Quietly Paid to Bury Rick James and Bought a Tombstone for Buckwheat from The Little Rascals

Murphy recalls paying to bury singer Rick James and comedian Redd Foxx, as well as buying a tombstone for William Thomas Jr., ...

Eddie Murphy Says He Paid For Funerals for Rick James and Other Famous Friends In ‘Being Eddie:’ “Where Are Their Families?”

It tripped me out, these people in show business, when they pass away, there’s not even no money to bury these people?” ...
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Gallery: Singer Rick James died of heart problem, with drugs contributing

Toxicology and other tests determined that funk singer Rick James died last month from a heart attack due to an enlarged heart, with numerous drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine contributing ...