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US actress Brittany Murphy dies at 32
Actress Brittany Murphy, known for her roles in films such as "Clueless" and "8 Mile," died Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at her home, police and hospital officials said. She was 32.
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AFP - Actress Brittany Murphy, known for her roles in films such as "Clueless" and "8 Mile," died Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at her home, police and hospital officials said. She was 32.
Murphy's mother discovered the star slumped unconscious in a shower at her home in Los Angeles before her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, called emergency services, entertainment website TMZ.com reported.
The actress was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills where she was confirmed dead at 10:04 am, spokeswoman Sally Stewart said. No other information was released by the hospital.
Los Angeles Police Department officers were at Murphy's home asking preliminary questions, police confirmed.
Murphy's family appealed for privacy in a statement released by the actress's spokeswoman Sunday.
"In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy," the statement read.
News of Murphy's death comes after a medical drama involving the actress's husband Monjack last month, when an ambulance was called to a Los Angeles airport arrival gate as the couple returned from Puerto Rico.
On that occasion it was Murphy's husband who was rushed to hospital. Reports said the couple had been returning to Los Angeles after Murphy was thrown off the set of a movie and fired for difficult behavior.
Murphy made her name in television sitcoms during the 1990s before grabbing notable roles in "Clueless," "Girl Interrupted," "Sin City," "8 Mile" and "Happy Feet."
She provided the voice of Luanne Platter in more than 200 episodes of the animated television sitcom "King Of The Hill."
Murphy was born in Atlanta and was raised by her mother, Sharon Murphy, in New Jersey before moving to Los Angeles.
Murphy scored her first role in 1991 on the television show "Blossom," before landing a starring role that same year in "Drexell's Class."
She also had recurring roles in "Sister, Sister," "Party of Five," and "Boy Meets World."
As well as acting, Murphy also enjoyed a successful foray into music, collaborating with British DJ Paul Oakenfold on the single "Faster Kill Pussycat," a club hit which reached number one on the dance charts.
In the dancing penguin animated hit film "Happy Feet," she performed a cover version of Queen's "Somebody to Love" and Earth, Wind & Fire's "Boogie Wonderland."
Before marrying Monjack in 2007, she was engaged to talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz and had previously dated actor Ashton Kutcher.
Kutcher, now married to actress Demi Moore, offered condolences on Sunday via his page on micro-blogging site Twitter.
"2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon," the actor wrote. "See you on the other side kid."
Murphy's co-star from "Clueless," Alicia Silverstone, said she had always felt connected to the actress even though they had not stayed in close touch.
"I feel love in my heart for her -- and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad," Silverstone told People magazine.
"I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm and so sweet."
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omg i cant believe it im
omg i cant believe it im soooo sad im a huge fan of you and i hope u r.i.p in heavon brittany
:(
she was so young. I really feel for her family and how they must feel right now.
R.I.P PRINCESS!
this news is so terrifying, its very lose someone like Brittany especially at that age...i feel like i lost very close person yet i dint know her personally...i will always remember her for her incredible role in the movie "just married" rest in peace brittany. chris jk. kcjonathans@gmail.com
I will miss u Brittany Murph!
Brittany Murphy was a brillliant actor i loved the film 'Sin City' and 'King of the hill'. I was a a fan of her and i will miss her! I was shocked 2 hear that she had died at such a young ageee. I will miss u Brittany.XXXX!
brittany murphy
she was so nice she had this look that i would recognise her from every1 may her soul Rest In Peace R.I.P
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Out to her family, sorry for your lost and I know that she is in a much better place. R.I.P Brittany
Brittany
LOVE YA,MISS YA! YOU WERE THE SHIZZAY!
Britany
You will be missed. Love ya! HtotheIzzo!
we love you!
omg! i love brit she was amazing when i found out about her death i was just shocked i loved her sooo much R.I.P u are now in a better place u r now in the loving care of the lord we will miss you!!
Brittany Murphy, R.I.P. Beautiful!!!!
I first remember Brittany as many others did, when she played a great supporting role along side Michael Douglas in the film "Don't Say A Word". To me the way I will remember Brittany is when I took specific notice to her during a live Eminem performance at one of MTV's award shows, during or a little after she joined him in 8 Mile. I remember Eminem just giving an awesome and exciting performance and Brittany right there in the front row with her hands in the air rocking out just like the rest of the fans! I truly believe had Brittany Murphy not been taken from us so soon, that she was destined for even greater acting stardom from which she was still so young in her carreer! I would like to say to Brittany's Mom,her family and her husband that I wish all of you my deepest sympathy and may our Lord bless you with ever lasting love and the greatest memories always of a young and truly talented beautiful woman and actress!
My heart and prayers go out to you all!!!!!
Jaesinn, Boston, MA
Char'Vez
(sobbing)she soo sweet and pretty..now she died i love her
RIP Brittany Murphy
RIP Brittany Murphy
brittany murphy
i care about her because she is so cool a good actress an beautiful also and i love her movie she did for uptown girls i always watch it and cry when she cryed to i wish she was my sister or my other mom to.
sad
you were the best,,, so sad rest in peace xxxx
so sad
rip brits
ilove how good of an actor
ilove how good of an actor yoyu were in your were my idol
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i cant belivie you died i love the movie you wree in uptown girl all i got to say for the husband she seemed really nice and special !!!! sorry !!!
sad
she was great
sad
she was great
THE DETH OF BRITTANY
ITS REALLY SAD THAT A YOUNG GIRL LIKE HER DIE. SHE DID HAVE TO GIVE SO MUCH TO THIS WORLD, BUT WE NERVER NOW WHEN GOD IS GOING TO CALL AS SO WE HAVE TO BE MORE CLOSER TO HIM AND DI THE RIGHT THINK SO WHEN HE CALLS US WE CANT BE BY HIS CLOSE TO HIM R.I.P
death
sorry you died mrs murphy so sad just like king of pap age 32 and age 50
r i p hun we will love 4 ever
r i p hun we will love 4 ever xx
condolences
i JUST found out about her tragic death and it hurts me to know that this happened to such a wonderful actress :-(
britney murphey
my so sad such a promiseing young lady passing -did no one know that she had any sort of heart problem.i think all stars should do a physical when the start a job.so in the avent of a untimely death they don't conclude drugs right off.
thought u were a good person
when i was little watching clueless i use to love u on that show ,but now i read a article that u were on drugs like vicodin and antianxiety drugs i know klonopin was found in your bedroom i also liked u on 8 mile with u an eminem tai was your name on clueless anyway on clueless they had to give u a makeover u were in beverly hills high school i did not like amber on that show ,but i liked u and cher brittany i thught u were a good person ,but drugs u why pain and stress i hope your arms r with god in los angels singing with family at church
brittany murphy
wow i am so sad and shocked. she was a wonderful actor but i notice how world wide more and more young people are dying from heart related problems. Even here at home in Barbados.
I will miss her. KELLEY
for brittney's family
i loved her acting career ,she was a gifted angel, always make her roll on any movie completally real ,she will be with us always .god took her because he need to have someone close to him that make him happy ,so he choose her ,don't be so sad we will see her in the other life,that's for sure.
love u
i love u nd miss u
brittany murphy
i thought she waz ku nd she waz a great actor nd i liked her i wish she waz here see her movie called deadline its great
Hello
Hi I am very sorry for your loss. I never thought that that would happen. She was a very good actress and new how to do a good roll. I hope that every thing looks up for your family. Just remember that she will always be there when you need to talk to her. I wish that I had the opertunity to have met her. I have always wanted to meet her. I wish you all well and once again I'm very sorry to hear about that.
kaling
i am kaling AND I AM WELL GUTTED
i know is posibble to young to die
have any one know how she die?
its terrible thing, are is heart attack
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that is so sad
that is so sad
What was the reason for cardiac arrest?
I thought that she was a great actress, it was just natural for her. From seeing the changes that happened to her body through time, it looks as though she was either bulimic or anorexic. I have an eating disorder, and I have had heart problems because of it. I heard that she had been on drugs, speed of some kind, and that mixed with not eating is a deadly, deadly thing. Can anyone tell me anything else about her?
Briitany
I cannot belive the death of someone so young and gifted...the world will miss her...my heart goes out to her family and friends in this hard time....she was a beautiful person...inside and out...
BRITTANY MURPHY
she was so sweet and well loved its really hard to believe she is gone
brittany murphay
R.I.P brit! All ur movies were awesome! LUV U,Mandy!!
brittanny murphy's death
I'm deeply sorry, she was talented, sweet, so full of life and so young. May God be with her and may his divine light shine upon her for all eternity.
an angel waiting on her wings
My daughter an I loved Brittany in her role on up town girls,we just heard today an feel very sad for this terrible loss,we love u brittany....Tracy an Rachel
I loved Britt! She will
I loved Britt! She will forever be in my heart!
NOTE 2 BRITT: I know what you struggled with... my thoughts and heart will always be wrapped around you! xoxo
sad
so sad she died have lots of love rip brittany murphy is so pretty she is a funni actress
sad
so sad she died have lots of love rip brittany murphy is so pretty she is a funni actress
love
awww omg so sad that brittany murphey died i just found out today awww way to to sad
sad
omg i just found out bti murphy dies
Brittany Murphy
I watched all her movies and own a Super cute movie she played in called "Ramen Girl". I loved her and will miss her dearly. Hope 2 see u in the Resurrection.
i THOUGHT SHE WAS OS
i THOUGHT SHE WAS OS ADORABLE..THAT VOICE AND THE LOOKS SHE MADE WER SO ADORABLE XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
im sorryshe is espectacular
im sorryshe is espectacular actris
sorry
i am sorry for your wifes death on sunday
love,
samantha
Sad
So sorry for your loss I loved Brittany and thought she was a great actress and I beleave she was a wonderful person R.I.P Brittany what a shock
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