Bill Murray's Brother Ed, Inspiration Behind Film 'Caddyshack,' Dies - Entertainment Tonight

Bill Murray and his family are in mourning.

"It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of the legend Ed Murray," read an announcement posted to Instagram by his apparel company, William Murray Golf.

"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.".

A post shared by William Murray Golf (@williammurraygolf).

The heartfelt message accompanied a slideshow of snapshots featuring the Murray brothers -- including the Ghostbusters star and his famous siblings Brian-Doyle Murray and Joel Murray -- during a family day of golf and fun.  

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