Hollywood celebrity Brittany Murphy found dead

21 December 2009 | Category: Entertainment, Top Story

Brittany Murphy, who starred in movies like “Just Married” and “8 Mile” has died at age 32. The death of Brittany Murphy brought shockwaves to Hollywood, as the talented celebrity was much admired for her acting skills.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said that the death of Brittany Murphy, which happened on Sunday morning, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center seems to have been caused naturally. Regardless, Brittany Murphy’s death is still a concern for police, which have started investigations.

After Brittany Murphy called the Los Angeles Fire Department at around eight in the morning, the Hollywood actress was sent to the hospital She had been able to call from her and husband British screenwriter Simon Monjack’s home in the Hollywood Hills. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said before the death of Brittany Murphy, she collapsed in the bathroom.

An autopsy and toxicology tests will be performed to determine the cause of the death of Brittany Murphy.

Neighbor Clare Staples said she saw firefighters working to resuscitate the actress Sunday morning. She said Murphy was on a stretcher.

Angelo Bertolotti, Murphy’s father, said he got knews of her death from his son. Stunned about Brittany Murphy’s death, he had this to say:

“She was just an absolute doll since she was born. Her personality was always outward. Everybody loved her — people that made movies with her, people on a cruise — they all loved her. She was just a regular gal.”

Brittany Murphy, who starred in movies like “8 Mile”, has died at age 32. The death of Brittany Murphy shocked Hollywood, as the talented celebrity was much admired for her acting.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said that the death of Brittany Murphy, which happened on Sunday morning, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center seems to have been caused naturally. Regardless, Brittany Murphy’s death is still a concern for police, which have started investigations.

Hollywood celebrity Brittany Murphy has just been found dead.

After Brittany Murphy called the Los Angeles Fire Department at around eight in the morning, the Hollywood actress was sent to the hospital. She had been able to call from her and husband British screenwriter Simon Monjack’s home in the Hollywood Hills. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said before the death of Brittany Murphy, she collapsed in the bathroom.

An autopsy and toxicology tests will be performed to determine the cause of the death of Brittany Murphy.

Neighbor Clare Staples said she saw firefighters working to resuscitate the Hollywood celebrity and actress Sunday morning. She said Murphy was on a stretcher.

Angelo Bertolotti, Murphy’s father, said he got knews of her death from his son. Stunned about daughter Brittany Murphy’s death, he had this to say:

“She was just an absolute doll since she was born. Her personality was always outward. Everybody loved her — people that made movies with her, people on a cruise — they all loved her. She was just a regular gal.”