Brittany Murphy Dies at 32

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Brittany Murphy has died after falling into full cardiac arrest this morning.

According to TMZ, Murphy went into cardiac arrest this morning and could not be revived. She was 32.

A rep for the actress released a statement to "Extra" regarding Brittany's death. It reads: "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."

A 911 call was made from a home in Los Angeles belonging to Murphy's husband, Simon Monjack at 8 AM Sunday morning. The actress was pronounced dead on arrival after being taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A.

Monjack was photographed looking grief-stricken outside of his L.A. home Sunday morning, where Brittany passed away.

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The details surrounding her death have yet to be released. The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that they've launched an investigation into Murphy's death.

See Brittany's life in photos

Brittany starred in many films throughout her career -- most notably "Clueless" and "Don't Say a Word."

Murphy married film director Simon Monjack in 2007, after the couple met on the set of "White Hotel."

Brittany previously dated actor Ashton Kutcher, her co-star for the 2003 film "Just Married." On Sunday he wrote on his Twitter page, "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."

comments

I’m very, very shocked and saddened. I cannot believe another star has fallen in death this year. My thoughts and prayers to Brittany’s family and friends. She will always be missed!

Tunisia
December 21, 2009

hi, i am very sad. i used to go to high school with her. we lived in the same apartment complex, we used to wait for the school bus together. she was very sweet, i always remember her laugh. extra can you please tell me how i can send a message straight to her family?

cher
December 20, 2009

I agree with you that was a heartless response. Say a little pray for the family, I know how difficult it is to lose someone especially at Christmas time. We have lost so many this year.

crj333
December 20, 2009

What the H#*L , you shouldn’say crap like that , you have no way of knowing what caused her death . Have a heart maybe , just maybe she had a bad heart . God bless her and her family . Once again another start has fallen . Much too soon.

Donna
December 20, 2009

well drugs will do that to you with lots of money and fame
happens to the most of them that cant handle the drug use

nothxx
December 20, 2009
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