Bill Murray's brother Ed, inspiration behind 'Caddyshack,' dies - Page Six

Bill Murray is mourning the death of his eldest brother, Ed, whose passing was announced Monday.

“It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of the legend Ed Murray,” began a message on the actor’s William Murray Golf apparel Instagram page.

The post also noted how Ed, the recipient of a special scholarship during his college days, served as the inspiration for one of the beloved characters in the 1980 comedy “Caddyshack.”.

“Ed was the recipient of the Evans Scholarship back in 1963, while attending Northwestern University — a scholarship awarded to golf caddies — a family storyline which served as inspiration for the Danny Noonan character in ‘Caddyshack’ when Brian Doyle-Murray co-wrote that iconic screenplay,” the message noted.

“Ed and all five Murray brothers are members of the Caddie Hall of Fame, as well — something all the boys take pride in, as this game helped shape their lives,” the post added, a nod to the family’s 2015 induction