Britanny Murphy Dies Aged 32
20 December 2009The girl who first came to worldwide knowledge thanks to her role in Clueless has died aged 32. The following comes from 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 (as well as Drop Dead Gorgeous; Sin City; Girl, Interrupted; and Just Married. She also voiced Luanne in King of the Hill). Murphy was reportedly fired from last film, The Caller, after reports she was problematic on set (they just had to get something controversial in there...)
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."
Story developing..."
As much as a story can develop about a deceased person.
I just don't know what to say anymore... except to reiterate that the Grim Reaper better be going on a lengthy holiday come the New Year.
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Pandora
Upon hearing this news first thing I thought of was Karen Carpenter, especially after those recent photos of her. What's horrible is all the reports that her life had gone to sh*t recently as she once had a career but it had all gone downhill over the past few years. Nice way to stick in the knife people.
Posted 21/12/2009 00:40:49
Zuzu
Very shocking and sad, I think she was one of the best things about Clueless and seemed like a nice girl.
Posted 21/12/2009 10:44:31
Aine
Very sad, she was so young and surely had a good stretch of career ahead of her still.
Posted 21/12/2009 11:37:46
Linz
I really cant believe that this happened its seems this has been the year of celebrity deaths. I was only reading something recently about her and couldnt believe how thin she had gotten. I dont know its just all a bit crazy!
Posted 21/12/2009 15:52:36
Pandora
I agree Aine, she only had three films in post-production, one in production and another in pre-production, sounds like a career in the pan to me!! Such a shame.
Posted 21/12/2009 16:35:06
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