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Actress Brittany Murphy Dies at 32

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 20th 2009 03:19PM

Actress Brittany Murphy was found dead on Sunday, TMZ and other media outlets have confirmed. The 'Clueless' and 'Girl, Interrupted' actress went into full cardiac arrest, and paramedics were unable to revive her. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

The 911 call reporting the incident was made from the home of Simon Monjack, whom Murphy married in 2007. RadarOnline is reporting that Monjack himself made the phone call, and that the Los Angeles Coroner's office is launching an investigation into Murphy's death. The police "could not say whether it would point to any criminal conduct," Los Angeles Times sources say.

According to TMZ, Murphy's mom found the actress in the shower and paramedics administered CPR at the home and on the way to the hospital. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Devon Gale tells the Associated Press that the call was made at 8 a.m. on Sunday, and that one person was transported to a hospital.

Murphy's publicist, Nicole Perna, released a statement on Sunday saying: "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."

Murphy made her big splash in Hollywood in 1995's 'Clueless,' in which she played the ditzy character Tai. She went on to co-star in popular films like 'Girl, Interrupted' with Angelina Jolie and '8 Mile,' where she played Eminem's love interest. She was also the voice of Luanne Platter for more than 230 episodes of the popular Fox cartoon sitcom 'King of the Hill.'

Aside from acting, Murphy also dabbled in music occasionally. In 2006, she scored a hit by pairing up with DJ Paul Oakenfold on the song 'Faster Kill Pussycat,' which became a club staple. She also covered two songs -- including Queen's 'Somebody to Love' -- in the animated movie 'Happy Feet.'

Ashton Kutcher, who shared the screen with Murphy in 2003's 'Just Married' and also dated her, spoke out on his Twitter to remember his friend. "See you on the other side kid ... 2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon," Kutcher wrote. See More Stars Tweeting About Murphy >>>

Publicist Ashley Berg, a partner at LFB Media Group who saw Murphy just two weeks ago at an event to raise money for disabled children, tells PopEater's Rob Shuter that the actress "was happy and totally upbeat at the event."

According to the Associated Press, detectives and coroner's officials were at Murphy and Monjack's home Sunday afternoon but did not talk to reporters.

Neighbor Clare Staples told the AP said she saw firefighters working to resuscitate the actress Sunday morning. She said Murphy was on a stretcher and "looked as though she was dead at the scene."

Murphy's husband, wearing pajama bottoms and no shoes, appeared "dazed" as firefighters tried to save her, Staples said.

Remembering Brittany

'Girl, Interrupted'

'Clueless' Trailer

Brittany on 'Letterman''

Music: 'Faster Kill Pussycat'

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Recent Losses in Tinseltown

Dec. 16: Jennifer Jones, seen here in 'The Song of Bernadette,' for which she won an Academy Award, passed away at the age of 90.

Deaths in Hollywood

Dec. 16: Jennifer Jones, seen here in 'The Song of Bernadette,' for which she won an Academy Award, passed away at the age of 90.

Richard Todd, Dec. 3: Aside from being an actual war hero (WW2), the British actor went on to appear in some of the best war films of the 20th century, including 'The Longest Day' and 'The Dam Busters.' Todd died of cancer at age 90.

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Lou Jacobi, Oct. 25: The comic actor was 95

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Joseph Wiseman, Oct. 19: The actor who played the sinister scientist and title character of Dr. No in the first James Bond film died in New York of natural causes. He was 91.

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Vic Mizzy, Oct. 17: The songwriter who composed the catchy themes for the 1960s sit-coms 'The Addams Family' and 'Green Acres,' has died at age 93. His manager Jonathan Wolfson said he didn't know the cause of death. Mizzy is survived by a brother, daughter and two grandchildren.

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Henry Gibson, Sept. 14: The actor known for roles in 'Blues Brothers,' 'The Burbs' and 'Laugh-In' died at his home in Malibu after battling cancer. He was 73.

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Army Archerd, Sept. 8: The iconic entertainment columnist (right) who wrote for Daily Variety for more than 50 years died at the age of 87.

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Patrick Swayze, Sept. 14: The 'Dirty Dancing' star passed away at the age of 57. The actor fought nearly a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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John Hughes, August 6: The filmmaker responsible for iconic '80s movies like 'Pretty in Pink,' 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Breakfast Club,' suffered a fatal heart attack while visiting New York City.

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Brenda Joyce, July 4: The actress, who played Jane in several 'Tarzan' films with Johnny Weissmuller (pictured in 'Tarzan and the Amazons') and later Lex Barker, died at age 92. Joyce quit showbiz after completing 1949's 'Tarzan's Magic Fountain.' She went on to work for the government.

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Sunday 20 December

By Gabby

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I can't believe this!! It's crazy!! She's too young!! Was she sick or something!? OMG!!

Sunday 20 December

By pinkthenred

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I thought she was a decent actress. It is sad to see a young life taken away. My boyfriend says he will miss her legs...men.

Sunday 20 December

By leroy

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OMG !! Who is she ??? Is she famous ?? Lets see..Young ,Hollywood,Actress..OVERDOSE..UH UH UH To much ..Too Soon

Sunday 20 December

By sosad

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some of her photos make me wonder if she was anorexic

Monday 21 December

By GLO

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She was a darling girl, very patriotic, funny, and an interesting actor to watch. I loved her playing opposite Ashton Kutcher. So sorry to hear the sad news.

Sunday 20 December

By Don

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anorexia will do it..last inter view she looked like sh*t .thin ..hollywood did it

Sunday 20 December

By sara

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leroy: that was a little inappropriate. even if its what you believe, have a little respect. not all young women are as stupid as you are portraying them. you should apologize. this is a human life we are talking about.

Sunday 20 December

By linda

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look at the photos,,,anorexia, bulimia? to lose one so young is horrible.

Sunday 20 December

By arlene goodstein

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The photo of Brittany Murphy on December 6th, 2009 appeared as if she's terribly anorexic.

Sunday 20 December

By criss

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It really sucks that she went so young, and I'm guessing it'll end up being drugs. It's a damn shame though.

Sunday 20 December

By mickey

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Sorry to here, RIP. I never even heard of her until she died.

Sunday 20 December

By emmyem

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She was anorexic. She died of cardiac arrest just like Karen Carpenter. Exact same thing. Her body needed potassium, and her heart went into arrhythmia, the end. SO SAD.

Sunday 20 December

By ashleigh

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I think she was sick, Gabby, but not in the classic sense... I think she drank those "slimming teas" or took other things to stay so skinny, and those things mess with your heart... It is a Hollywood problem, and people do whatever in order to get and stay skinny... And if substances aren't used, then plain old anorexia is employed, and it's bad for the heart! I am SO sad about this, for her family and for all those who want to be skinny at all costs... When it costs your life, isn't the price too high? I think the product the Kardashians use is dangerous, and someday, we'll be hearing about one of them dying too young, too...

Sunday 20 December

By Alex

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That is so sad to hear. She was so funny and a great actress. Brittany will be dearly missed.

Sunday 20 December

By Terry

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I hate to say, wonder if it was drugs. It would be a shame. So young with so much money. I was totally on the mark with Michael Jackson I hope I am wrong this time. May she rest in Peace.

Sunday 20 December

By stinknthinkin

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This news hurts my heart. It's VERY depressing. I was worried about Brittany years ago. She just looked like a lost little girl, and something about her just looked sad to me. Heartbreaking. Goodbye Brittany.

Sunday 20 December

By melinda

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It probably wasn't anorexia, the weight loss was probably from drugs...trust me I tried heroin for only a week and I lost so much weight, I was horribly unhealthy just from that, luckily I stopped myself but drugs like that are very enticing and almost impossible to stop...average people like ya'll who don't know about the drug world don't realize how quickly they can grab you and bring you down...RIP Brittany Murphy, my condolences to her family. Just being anorexic is much harder than you think, but losing weight from drugs is very easy...

Sunday 20 December

By raiderintacoma

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Yea, she was sick: DRUGS........

Sunday 20 December

By Katie

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That's a shame D: I liked all of her roles, she was adorable in Uptown Girls. But I wouldn't be surprised if the cardiac arrest was related to some typical hollywood issue such as eating disorders or drugs.

Monday 21 December

By Dave

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I hate to assume it Gabby but when a 32 year old entertainer dies of a heart attack. There is usually one cause ala Heath Ledger

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