Eddie Murphy

Film Deaths

Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) [Maximilian/Preacher Pauly/Guido]: Playing multiple roles, "Preacher Pauly" is bitten on the throat and drained of blood (off-screen), by "Maximilian," who then assumes Pauly's appearance. "Maximilian" is stabbed in the heart with a silver stake by Angela Bassett; his body then melts into nothingness. (Thanks to John, Mathew and Drew)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) [Pluto Nash/Rex Crater]: Playing a dual role as both the original "Pluto Nash" and the clone "Rex Crater", "Rex" is knocked through a window by "Pluto". ("Pluto" survives the movie.) (Thanks to Scott and Tommy)
Dreamgirls (2006) [James 'Thunder' Early]: Dies of a heroin overdose; his body is shown afterwards being (completely covered by a sheet) being carried out on a stretcher during a TV news broadcast.

Saturday Night Live (March 12, 1983) [Various Characters]: "Buckwheat" is shot twice in the chest by the unseen "John David Stutts" (also played by Eddie); the footage of the shooting is shown repeatedly during the news broadcast. (Played for comic effect)
Saturday Night Live (March 19, 1983) [Various Characters]: "John David Stutts" is shot in the stomach by an unidentified assailant; the footage of the shooting is again shown repeatedly during the news broadcast. (The footage of "Buckwheat's" death from the previous week is also replayed.) (Played for comic effect)