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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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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 alk

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I HATE THIS NEWS

Sunday 20 December

By denise

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I thought she was adorable.Always enjoyed seeing her on screen.It is so sad that such ayoung girl for whatever the reasons are passed away.Prayers for her and her family.

Sunday 20 December

By debbie

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I can't stop watching it. let's have fun.

Sunday 20 December

By Linda

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God bless her soul and most of all her family's hearts.she was a really good actress!! RIP

Monday 21 December

By virginia

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She was a great actress and they forgot to credit her with American Dreams a great family series that was too short but she was in it with Brittany Snow also.........sad i hope she rests in peace now

Sunday 20 December

By Gb

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I don"t usually get upset about someone I don"t know...But I really enjoyed watching her in everything she played in..She was so talented and so young..My heart goes out to her family and friends

Sunday 20 December

By Liz Park

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I normally do not care for Hollywood at all. I am a Christian and rarely watch TV. However, I did like Brittany. She was a good actress and I thought she would be a good friend to people. She had a special way about her. She made me laugh. I am so sorry for her mother whom she loved deeply. You could just tell she loved her Mom. I will miss her a lot. I sure hope that she was not using drugs. There should be one person in Hollywood that cares about people who are in trouble. Perhaps she was to nice of a person to be a Hollywood star. So long Brittany. I hope you knew your Maker.
Liz from Wisconsin

Monday 21 December

By Dale

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I totally agree what a loss. May she rest in Peace and God move her on her way into an even more fabulous existence. She gave me a lot of entertainment.

Sunday 20 December

By Morgan

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omg, I just saw her in a movie about how to cook ramen noodles.. she was a hit or miss actress in the roles she took, in the darker roles she shined. I wish her family the best.

Sunday 20 December

By lorenzo420

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she did the voice of luanne on king of the hill RIP

Sunday 20 December

By NYCGAL328

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I CANNOT BELIEVE IT, I AM IN TOTAL SHOCK!!!!! I LOVE HER, SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTOR'S. SHE IS SUCH A GOOD ACTOR, A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING. I AM CRYING IN SADNESS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SOUL. REST IN PEACE, BRITNEY!!!! WE WILL MISS YOU.

Sunday 20 December

By BRETT

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i could not have said it better. i agree 100% i loved her......my sister sent me the e-mail, i was in shock...........

Sunday 20 December

By Karen

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You sound like my friend LINDA!

My sentiments exactly. Just reviewed Brit's memorable stints on David Letterman. These covered a number of years and it all just makes me cry. She was so fortunate to be remarkably cute and very talented. What a terrible loss--and, especially difficult during the holidays.

Karen

Sunday 20 December

By softhart69

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Drugs. I guarantee it.

Sunday 20 December

By jt

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your an idiot even if it is shes still dead show some respect

Sunday 20 December

By cannotbelievethis

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softhart69 - don't be so quick to judge. People can have an irregular heartbeat without any warning and their heart just never starts up again... my sympathy to her family friends... so young... too soon

Sunday 20 December

By kryjef

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she has a eating disorder which is what probably cause her heart to quit nothing to do with drugs

Sunday 20 December

By Terry

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What a dumb thing to say with NO proof!

Sunday 20 December

By Angie

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Its a shame that some people assume it was drugs.

Sunday 20 December

By Tina

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You and Leroy are a couple of idiots.

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