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Brittany Murphy, 32, dies
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December 22, 2009, Tuesday
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THE unexpected death of 32-year-old Brittany Murphy, who gained fame in such movies as "8 Mile" and "Just Married," appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Murphy died about 10am on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the hospital. She was transported to the medical center after the Fire Department responded to a call at 8am at the home she shared with her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, in the Hollywood Hills.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Murphy apparently collapsed in the bathroom, and authorities were looking into her medical history. An official cause of death may not be determined for some time, since toxicology tests will be required, but "it appears to be natural," Winter said. He said an autopsy was planned for today or tomorrow.
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into Murphy's death, Officer Norma Eisenman said.
Murphy's publicist, Nicole Perna, said in a statement: "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Murphy died about 10am on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the hospital. She was transported to the medical center after the Fire Department responded to a call at 8am at the home she shared with her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, in the Hollywood Hills.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Murphy apparently collapsed in the bathroom, and authorities were looking into her medical history. An official cause of death may not be determined for some time, since toxicology tests will be required, but "it appears to be natural," Winter said. He said an autopsy was planned for today or tomorrow.
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into Murphy's death, Officer Norma Eisenman said.
Murphy's publicist, Nicole Perna, said in a statement: "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
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