

Her representative issued a statement to news outlets disputing the report, saying: "She was not nor has she ever been fired from any job big or small.
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Last month, Murphy reportedly was fired from "The Caller," a movie she was working on in Puerto Rico. Murphy was best known for her work in a string of romantic comedies in the early 2000s, including lead roles in "Uptown Girls" alongside fellow Georgia native Dakota Fanning, and "Little Black Book" with Holly Hunter and Kathy Bates, but her movie roles had declined in recent years. My prayers are with her family and loved ones."Īctress Alyssa Milano, who did a USO tour with Murphy in 2003, wrote on Twitter: "She was a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart." Singer-actress Jessica Simpson tweeted: "Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of Light to so many people. He added later: "see you on the other side kid." My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon," Kutcher posted. "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. Murphy's former boyfriend and "Just Married" co-star Ashton Kutcher posted his reaction to the news via Twitter. "She was a great actress and was going to go far in her career! She will be greatly missed!" read one post. She is survived by her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, whom she married in 2007.įans took to Murphy's official Facebook page Sunday to issue their condolences.
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Murphy starred in several movies, including "Just Married," "Don't Say a Word" and "Riding in Cars with Boys." She also voiced the character Luanne on the animated TV series " King of the Hill." We ask you to respect our privacy at this time."įuneral arrangements are pending, the family said. "She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star. "The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy," her family said in a statement issued by her publicist. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death, and robbery and homicide detectives will be at her home, LAPD spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said. A final report could take up to eight weeks. The coroner's office is looking into Murphy's medical history. He added that it's not unusual for a younger person to die of natural causes. PT Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, hospital spokeswoman Sally Stewart told CNN Radio.Īn autopsy had not been scheduled as of Sunday night, but Captain John Kades, a spokesman for the coroner's office, told CNN that there was no sign of foul play or trauma. Los Angeles, California (CNN) - Brittany Murphy, the bubbly, free-spirited actress who appeared in such films as "Clueless" and "8 Mile," died Sunday, apparently of natural causes, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said.

Actress starred in "Clueless" and "8 Mile," and was voice of Luanne in "King of the Hill".No signs of foul play or trauma, coroner's office spokesman says.NEW: Coroner's office: She apparently died of natural causes report on death could take weeks.
