Brittany Murphy dies at 32 – best known for her performances in films such as Just Married, Clueless, Girl Interrupted, 8 Mile and Sin City, has passed away, according to TMZ. She was 32.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department reportedly received a call from her husband Simon Monjack’s home, and Brittany was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after she went into an apparent cardiac arrest.
It was reported earlier this month that she was fired from a new movie role, for allegedly being difficult on the set.
The call made at 8.00 AM was made from the home of Monjack, she was taken to Cedars- Sinai Medical Center where she was later announced dead at 10.04 AM.
Her “Clueless” costar Alicia Silverstone told People that although the two hadn’t stayed in close touch, “I feel love in my heart for her — and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad.”
Murphy, 32, had just recently talked to “Access Hollywood,” touching on her return to work after a three-year break and on spending time with her family, and sharing her New Year’s resolution: “I’d love to have a child next year — but that’s kind of a large one.”
Though foul play is not suspected, TMZ reports, Brittany’s death is being investigated, which means that despite screenwriter husband Simon Monjack’s wishes to the contrary, an autopsy will be performed. Toxicology reports won’t be back for several weeks.
Meanwhile her husband Monjack is reportedly trying to stop this.
A rep for Murphy released a statement saying , “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”
Also the family released a statement through a rep later stating, “The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy. She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this time.”
Murphy was only 32 years of age.
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