Brittany Murphy Dead - Updates, Background and Thoughts

Brittany Murphy dead at just 32 years old was a sad story to read. After discussing our own family crisis, I returned to my computer to discover Brittany Murphy dead at such a young age. Reports state Brittany Murphy is dead from cardiac arrest.

TMZ reports a 911 call was made at 8 AM from the home of Simon Monjack, Brittany Murphy's husband, to the L.A. City Fire Department. Brittany Murphy was taken to Cedar-Sinai medical center. They pronounced Brittany Murphy dead on arrival. A TMZ update reveals Brittany Murphy was found unconscious in the shower by her mother.

Brittany Murphy dead is very upsetting to me. This popular actress was one of my favorites. I enjoyed her ability to make us laugh and entertain us. Brittany Murphy starred in many films including 8 Mile (with Eminem), Sin City, The Dead Girl, Just Married, Clueless (one of my favorites), Riding in Cars with Boys (another fave), Uptown Girls (yet another favorite and I can't believe Brittany Murphy is dead), Little Black Book and Spun. 

At just 32, Brittany Murphy was born on November 10, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents were divorced when Brittany Murphy was two and her mom Sharon Murphy raised her in New Jersey then Los Angeles. Wikipedia reports Brittany Murphy's dad is a convicted mobster. 

At nine years old, Brittany Murphy scored a singing role in the musical Les Miserables. By the time she was thirteen, Brittany Murphy had a manager. At fourteen, Brittany Murphy first worked in Hollywood in the series Drexell's Class. When Brittany Murphy was fifteen, her mom survived breast cancer with a double mastectomy. 

By 1995, Brittany Murphy landed her role in Clueless. In 1997, Brittany Murphy got the role of the voice of Luanne Platter on King of the Hill. She was also the voice of the younger version of King of the Hill character Joseph Gribble. 

Brittany Murphy was also a musician. Brittany Murphy and Paul Oakenfold recorded the single “Faster Kill Pussycat” in 2006. With the release of the film Happy Feet, Brittany Murphy covered “Boogie Wonderland” from Earth, Wind and Fire and “Somebody to Love” from Queen. 

Romantically speaking, Brittany Murphy dated Ashton Kutcher in 2002. She was engaged to a production assistant named Joe Macaluso but the engagement ended in 2006. By 2007, Brittany Murphy married screenwriter Simon Monjack. 

Beautiful Brittany Murphy landed on the 2006 FHM's 100 Sexiest Women List and Maxim's Hot 100 List. Brittany Murphy dead is almost unbelievable to me since she was always so vibrant and alive. My condolences to Brittany Murphy's family, may she rest in peace. 

Here is YouTube video of Paul Oakenfold featuring Brittany Murphy in “Faster Kill Pussycat”: