Actress Brittany Murphy Dies At 32
Posted by Media Outrage on December 21st, 2009
Actress Brittany Murphy died from cardiac arrest early Sunday morning.
Via OMG!:
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Brittany Murphy died on Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has confirmed to Access Hollywood. She was 32.
According to the Coroner’s Office, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Hollywood reported to them that an individual named Brittany Murphy died in the hospital on Sunday.
A Cedars-Sinai spokesperson also confirmed to Access that the star was pronounced dead at their facility at 10:04 AM.
A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman told Access that they responded to a 911 call made from the 1800 block of N. Rising Glen Road — the same street where the actress lives — at 8 AM on Sunday.
A rep for the actress also confirmed the news, telling Access Hollywood, “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”
The LAPD confirmed to Access later on Sunday that they have opened an investigation into the star’s death.
Just weeks ago, a smiling Brittany spoke with Access at the Tt Collection Pop-Up Party in LA on December 3, where she discussed her hopes for the coming year.
“As far as having a New Year’s resolution, I’d love to have a child next year,” she said at the time. “But that’s kind of a large one!”
The actress also spoke of her love for her family, whom she said she was very close to.
“I’ve been very blessed to have a really great loving husband,” she said. “I spend more time with my family than anyone else in the world”
Brittany rose to fame after a memorable role in 1995′s “Clueless.” She went on to star in such films as “8 Mile,” “Just Married,” “Girl, Interrupted,” “Sin City” and “Riding In Cars With Boys,” among others.
She also made a splash in the music world with the track “Faster Kill Pussycat,” with Paul Oakenfold in 2006 – the track topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart that year. She also sang a pair of songs for the animated film “Happy Feet,” in which she was also a voice actress.
Brittany was married to screenwriter Simon Monjack, whom she wed in May 2007.
Via TMZ:
Brittany Murphy died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived, multiple sources tell TMZ.
She was 32.
A 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, the Los Angeles City Fire Department tells TMZ.
We’re told Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her time of death was listed as 10:04 AM.
Murphy starred in such films as “Clueless,” “8 Mile,” and “Don’t Say a Word.” Murphy was reportedly fired from last film, “The Caller,” after reports she was problematic on set.
UPDATE 3:11 PM ET – Sources tell TMZ Brittany Murphy’s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. We’re told when paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — several miles away — and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
We’re told the LA County Coroner’s is picking up Murphy’s body from Cedars later today and will launch a death investigation.
UPDATE 4:00 PM ET — We’re also told the LAPD has launched a death investigation.
UPDATE 4:07 PM ET — A rep for Murphy tells TMZ, “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”
UPDATE 5:21 PM ET — Two LAPD officers were just spotted going into Murphy’s home.
UPDATE 5:34 PM ET — A neighbor of Brittany’s tells TMZ she saw Brittany getting taken out on a stretcher with paramedics performing CPR. The neighbor said Brittany “looked dead.”
Mediaoutrage- So sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this very trying time. 32 is so young folks. Wow, it can hit at any moment. Value your time everyday.
December 21st, 2009 at 12:38 am
This is sad. R.I.P.
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 1:09 am
Truly sad!! R.I.P!!!
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 1:57 am
Yea, this is crazy! So young. Like they say you never know when u gone go! I feel so fortunate to be here after my heart attack on Labor Day. I live every day like its my last! RIP
[Reply]
Highbridge Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Hey Smurfette:
Yeah, sometimes it takes things like this for us to remember that life is really precious, and the next 5 minutes could be your last. my condolences to her husband and family.
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 2:31 am
Sorry to hear that, but I believe that drugs may of contributed to her having a heart attack. RIP Brittany.
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 3:27 am
R.I.P. Condolences to her family.
R.I.P. Alaina Reed Hall who passed on Thursday. She played ‘Rose’ on “227″. Condolences to her family also.
[Reply]
Dickwell Thrust Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 4:56 am
damn its sad for both of them. RIP
[Reply]
Aniya Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 5:01 am
Wow! This the first time I’ve heard of Hall’s death.
*******RIP to both families & friends
[Reply]
Yvonne Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 7:49 am
Oh wow..didn’t know about Alaina. She was good on 227 along with Sandra and Mary. People dropping like flies. My prayers also go out to her family. This is sad.
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 7:46 am
I read about this tonight. I was shocked. Not a big fan of hers but saw her in the movie Just Married and though she was funny. She was so cute and had the nicest smile.
My prayers go out to her family.
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 8:09 am
This is sad, my prayers go out to her family at this traumatic time
RIP
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Very sad news!
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
So tragic… condolences to the family.
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Hmmmmmm something is FUNKY about this story she passed away Sunday and the coroner’s has already determined within 24 hrs. that her death was of natural causes at 32 .YEAH RIGHT,MIKE WAS 52 and 1 hr. after his death was announced the media started talking about drugs. But this bitch is 32 and the first thing the media say’s is NATURAL CAUSES. THESE WHITE PEOPLE ARE SOME ,NOT ALL WHITE PEOPLE ARE PHUCKED -UP,JUST THE MAJORITY. PEACE
[Reply]
Aniya Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Owww!!!! Get ur’ point & all but this is NOT her fault…..Instead of calling her a “BITCH”, maybe u can direct all that hostility 2 tha’ media instead, have some RESPECT…gheez!
[Reply]
Rafiq Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Hmmmmmmm Aniya YOU ARE RIGHT, my bad.I stand to be corrected.But something is still FUNKY ABOUT THAT STORY.
[Reply]
Ms. E Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I heard this morning on the Today, show she had some issues with her weight so there is a strong possibility she may have been bulimic or anorexic that messes up the heart
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 4:36 pm
RIP
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Always thought she was cute and sexy gone too soon R.I.P lovely lady
[Reply]
December 21st, 2009 at 6:10 pm
My prayers go out to everyone. Truly sad.
[Reply]
May 24th, 2010 at 11:48 am
[...] Monjack, widower of Brittany Murphy, was found dead late Sunday night at his home in Hollywood [...]