Actress Brittany Murphy dead at 32
Actress Brittany Murphy died early today after going into cardiac arrest, law enforcement sources said. Los Angeles city firefighters responded to "a medical request" at Murphy's home in the 1800 block of Rising Glen Road in West Hollywood. Murphy, 32, was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
Murphy starred in films including "Clueless," "8 Mile" and "Don't Say a Word."
-- Duke Helfand
Photo: Brittany Murphy at a Cannes Film Festival screening in 2005. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images
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r.i.p britney. our thoughts ate with family and friends. x
Posted by: ashleigh | December 20, 2009 at 01:26 PM
I just woke up and this is the first thing I hear.I´m heartbroke...She had a unique and uplifting personality.R.I.P. Brittany.I´ll never forget your smile... :(
Posted by: Christopher Jensen | December 20, 2009 at 01:27 PM
So yound, so sad. Did she have a pre-exisitng condition not known?
Posted by: Bill | December 20, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Brittany rest in peace. Your my favorite actress.M y condolances goes out to your husband,mom and rest of the family.You will be sadly missed.
Posted by: Ashley Irwin | December 20, 2009 at 01:41 PM
R.I.P Britney wat a shame u ave gone so young and so so beautiful.we will all miss u very much.you rest in peace.Now u r in a safe place xx
Posted by: christopher vickers | December 20, 2009 at 01:47 PM
R.I.P.U r in a safe place now xx
Posted by: christopher vickers | December 20, 2009 at 01:50 PM
So how does a 32 yr old have a heart attack? Yeah I know I know could run in the family bla bla bla.... I would wager coke had something to do with it....
Posted by: aaron | December 20, 2009 at 01:51 PM
So sad. She had the greatest laugh that just made you laugh along with her. May she rest in peace.
Posted by: Sally G. | December 20, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Bad news, since Torreon Mexico my pray for her, she was a great talent....
Posted by: gera | December 20, 2009 at 01:55 PM
i wonder if her heart attack was caused by drugs or something un-natural? seems wierd she would have a heart attack at such a young age. R.I.P Brittany
Posted by: Ethan | December 20, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Does anyone here even knows that she is a breast cancer survivor since she was 15? Maybe she looked too thin because her cancer had returned, has anyone stopped to think about it?
What ever the reason, she was young and had lived thorugh a lot at early age.
Posted by: m | December 20, 2009 at 02:12 PM
this is so sad. i really enjoyed her as an actress. i loved her in uptown girl. she was such a spunky girl. and my first pick for if someone would play me in a movie. RIP
Posted by: megean | December 20, 2009 at 02:20 PM
RIP Brittany! Gone far too soon, you will be missed for your beautiful spirit and laugh. May God have you mercy on your husband and family and may you know be at peace. Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. Your fans will forever miss you!!
Posted by: Michelle | December 20, 2009 at 02:43 PM
It's sad she's gone. Judging by her recent interview with Access Hollywood, she seemed like a really well-put together individual.
That being said. I think it's REDICULOUS that a story which affects practically no one gets 60+comments, and a story that affects everyone like the health care reform bill gets only half that amount. Isn't anyone paying attention to what's important anymore? Regardless of your political stance, what Obama and the Democrats are doing in Washington this week will affect every one of us. There is plenty of criticism to go around regardless of whether you're a Republican or Democrat.
Don't be distracted by celebrity nonsense or the Christmas holiday. Please due your civic duty and PAY ATTENTION to what our representatives are doing!
Posted by: zipper | December 20, 2009 at 02:46 PM
I say eating disorder.
Posted by: Mimi | December 20, 2009 at 03:08 PM
I've enjoyed so much of her acting. The world not to mention those close to her have suffered a great loss. My sympathies are with all of you feeling the absence.
Posted by: kaywan | December 20, 2009 at 03:15 PM
I just watched 'Just Married' less than a week ago. Bless her family in this time of sorrow. She was too young to go, I was a fan. Her family and friends will be in my prayers.
Posted by: Jenna | December 20, 2009 at 03:16 PM
People on this website are saying drugs did her in:
http://www.celebrityclever.com
Posted by: Alex | December 20, 2009 at 03:28 PM
I loved Brittany Murphy, She died so young. She will be missed):
Posted by: Keri<3 | December 20, 2009 at 03:59 PM
How sad and how shocking! Not another Hollywood star.. what's going on..?
Posted by: Shocked & sad | December 20, 2009 at 04:30 PM
She was funny, she was an actress, she was a movie star! Sadly, she is now gone. Hollywood can not shield anyone from death. Godspeed Brittany.....godspeed!
Posted by: caitlin | December 20, 2009 at 04:58 PM
i didnt see it coming.. im shocked she was a good actress and her family will be in my prayers.
Posted by: olivia | December 20, 2009 at 05:58 PM
"Do we have to assume it was drugs or anorexia? And, who really cares? No one said it was any more sad because she was famous. Get a life!"
Drugs.
Posted by: Spokker | December 20, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Just remember that she had Type 2 diabetes and also had the flu. So stop saying she was doing drugs and wait for the test results. Not only that think of her family at this time. It is the Holiday season and it is never good to loose a family member. RIP Bittany
Posted by: TJ | December 20, 2009 at 09:09 PM
It's sad she will make this years Peoples magazine list of 2009 stars death. Here today gone tomorrow. RIP. You were a great and beautiful actress .
Posted by: steve | December 20, 2009 at 09:43 PM