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12-21-2009, 09:27 AM
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Murphy 'died of natural causes'
Brittany Murphy has died in Los Angeles of what appeared to be natural causes, a coroner's official has said.
http://estb.msn.com/i/1B/D031F1DAB1669C9737B89730137736.jpg The 32-year-old actress, who got her start in the hit Clueless and rose to stardom in 8 Mile, was pronounced dead at 10.04am at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, hospital spokeswoman Sally Stewart said.
Brittany was transported to the hospital after the Los Angeles 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 the star 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", Mr Winter said.
He said an autopsy was planned for Monday or Tuesday.
Mr Winter said Brittany's family was co-operating with the coroner's investigation but would not be releasing a public statement. He said funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into the death.
Detectives and coroner's officials were at the couple's home on Sunday afternoon but did not talk to reporters. Paparazzi were camped outside the property, located above the Sunset Strip.
Neighbour Clare Staples said she saw firefighters working to resuscitate the actress. She said Brittany was on a stretcher and "looked as though she was dead at the scene".
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Family: Brittany ill before death
Brittany Murphy's family said the actress was ill with flu-like symptoms in the days before her death and prescription medications were taken from her home, the Los Angeles coroner's office said.
The 32-year-old 8 Mile actress died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her Hollywood Hills home.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said her death appeared to be from natural causes and that the reported illness could have contributed to her death, but that it would be weeks before a final determination is made.
He said they would conduct an autopsy to try to determine what killed the actress.
Toxicology tests will be performed, and officials will contact the star's personal physician to get a better sense of the actress's medical history, Winter said.
Brittany's husband, Simon Monjack, and family wrote in a statement: "The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy.
"She was our daughter, our wife, our love, and a shinning star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this difficult time
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Murphy 'died of natural causes'
Brittany Murphy has died in Los Angeles of what appeared to be natural causes, a coroner's official has said.
http://estb.msn.com/i/1B/D031F1DAB1669C9737B89730137736.jpg The 32-year-old actress, who got her start in the hit Clueless and rose to stardom in 8 Mile, was pronounced dead at 10.04am at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, hospital spokeswoman Sally Stewart said.
Brittany was transported to the hospital after the Los Angeles 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 the star 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", Mr Winter said.
He said an autopsy was planned for Monday or Tuesday.
Mr Winter said Brittany's family was co-operating with the coroner's investigation but would not be releasing a public statement. He said funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into the death.
Detectives and coroner's officials were at the couple's home on Sunday afternoon but did not talk to reporters. Paparazzi were camped outside the property, located above the Sunset Strip.
Neighbour Clare Staples said she saw firefighters working to resuscitate the actress. She said Brittany was on a stretcher and "looked as though she was dead at the scene".
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Family: Brittany ill before death
Brittany Murphy's family said the actress was ill with flu-like symptoms in the days before her death and prescription medications were taken from her home, the Los Angeles coroner's office said.
The 32-year-old 8 Mile actress died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her Hollywood Hills home.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said her death appeared to be from natural causes and that the reported illness could have contributed to her death, but that it would be weeks before a final determination is made.
He said they would conduct an autopsy to try to determine what killed the actress.
Toxicology tests will be performed, and officials will contact the star's personal physician to get a better sense of the actress's medical history, Winter said.
Brittany's husband, Simon Monjack, and family wrote in a statement: "The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy.
"She was our daughter, our wife, our love, and a shinning star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this difficult time
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"this site is for fun and remains ad free and is free"