Actress Brittany Murphy Dies at 32
By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 20th 2009 03:19PM
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.
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I can't believe this!! It's crazy!! She's too young!! Was she sick or something!? OMG!!
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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.
OMG !! Who is she ??? Is she famous ?? Lets see..Young ,Hollywood,Actress..OVERDOSE..UH UH UH To much ..Too Soon
some of her photos make me wonder if she was anorexic
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.
anorexia will do it..last inter view she looked like sh*t .thin ..hollywood did it
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.
look at the photos,,,anorexia, bulimia? to lose one so young is horrible.
The photo of Brittany Murphy on December 6th, 2009 appeared as if she's terribly anorexic.
It really sucks that she went so young, and I'm guessing it'll end up being drugs. It's a damn shame though.
Sorry to here, RIP. I never even heard of her until she died.
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.
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...
That is so sad to hear. She was so funny and a great actress. Brittany will be dearly missed.
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.
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.
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...
Yea, she was sick: DRUGS........
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.
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