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The family of US actress Brittany Murphy have paid tribute to their "shining star" after she died at the age of 32. | The family of US actress Brittany Murphy have paid tribute to their "shining star" after she died at the age of 32. |
Murphy, who starred in Clueless and 8 Mile, collapsed at home in Los Angeles and was pronounced dead in hospital. | Murphy, who starred in Clueless and 8 Mile, collapsed at home in Los Angeles and was pronounced dead in hospital. |
The Reuters news agency is reporting that she died of a cardiac arrest. | The Reuters news agency is reporting that she died of a cardiac arrest. |
A family statement said the "loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy. She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star." | A family statement said the "loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy. She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star." |
It added: "We ask you to respect our privacy at this time." | It added: "We ask you to respect our privacy at this time." |
Murphy's father, Angelo Bertolotti, said: "She was just an absolute doll since she was born. | Murphy's father, Angelo Bertolotti, said: "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." | "Her personality was always outward. Everybody loved her - people that made movies with her, people on a cruise - they all loved her." |
Unconscious | Unconscious |
Murphy was pronounced dead at 1004 (1804 GMT) on Sunday at a hospital near Beverly Hills. | Murphy was pronounced dead at 1004 (1804 GMT) on Sunday at a hospital near Beverly Hills. |
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter confirms the death of Brittany Murphy | Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter confirms the death of Brittany Murphy |
She had been taken there after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at the Hollywood Hills home she shared with her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack. | She had been taken there after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at the Hollywood Hills home she shared with her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack. |
She is reported to have been found unconscious in the shower. | She is reported to have been found unconscious in the shower. |
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said the authorities were looking into her medical history. | Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said the authorities were looking into her medical history. |
"It appears to be natural," he added. | "It appears to be natural," he added. |
The official cause of death may not be determined for some time as toxicology tests are required. | The official cause of death may not be determined for some time as toxicology tests are required. |
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into the death. | Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into the death. |
'An absolute doll' | 'An absolute doll' |
A neighbour, Clare Staples, said she had seen firefighters working to resuscitate the actress on Sunday morning, the Associated Press reports. | A neighbour, Clare Staples, said she had seen firefighters working to resuscitate the actress on Sunday morning, the Associated Press reports. |
Murphy collapsed at her home | Murphy collapsed at her home |
The actress's husband, wearing pyjama bottoms and no shoes, appeared "dazed" as the firefighters tried to save her, Ms Staples added. | The actress's husband, wearing pyjama bottoms and no shoes, appeared "dazed" as the firefighters tried to save her, Ms Staples added. |
Actor Ashton Kutcher, who played opposite Murphy in 2003's Just Married and later dated her, paid tribute on Twitter: "See you on the other side kid... 2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. | Actor Ashton Kutcher, who played opposite Murphy in 2003's Just Married and later dated her, paid tribute on Twitter: "See you on the other side kid... 2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. |
"My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, and her amazing mother Sharon," he added. | "My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, and her amazing mother Sharon," he added. |
Alicia Silverstone, who starred with Murphy in high school comedy Clueless, told People magazine: "I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm, and so sweet. | Alicia Silverstone, who starred with Murphy in high school comedy Clueless, told People magazine: "I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm, and so sweet. |
"I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together. | "I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together. |
"I feel love in my heart for her - and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad." | "I feel love in my heart for her - and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad." |
Murphy left the production of indie film The Caller earlier this month. Her agent said she had quit because of "creative differences". | Murphy left the production of indie film The Caller earlier this month. Her agent said she had quit because of "creative differences". |
Going to California | Going to California |
Born in Atlanta, Murphy grew up in New Jersey but moved to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue acting. | Born in Atlanta, Murphy grew up in New Jersey but moved to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue acting. |
Murphy was married to British screenwriter Simon Monjack | Murphy was married to British screenwriter Simon Monjack |
"When I asked my mom to move to California, she sold everything and moved out here for me," Murphy once said. | "When I asked my mom to move to California, she sold everything and moved out here for me," Murphy once said. |
"I was really grateful to have grown up in an environment that was conducive to creating and didn't stifle any of that." | "I was really grateful to have grown up in an environment that was conducive to creating and didn't stifle any of that." |
She started her career with recurring roles in TV series including Blossom, Party of Five and Sister, Sister, but came to attention as Tai Frasier - the "tragically unhip" slacker given a makeover by Alicia Silverstone's character, Cher. | She started her career with recurring roles in TV series including Blossom, Party of Five and Sister, Sister, but came to attention as Tai Frasier - the "tragically unhip" slacker given a makeover by Alicia Silverstone's character, Cher. |
Her most acclaimed role came opposite rapper Eminem in his biopic 8 Mile. | Her most acclaimed role came opposite rapper Eminem in his biopic 8 Mile. |
Speaking to the BBC about that film, she said: "What I love is the way it explores the willingness to get out of where you are, and the fact that you actually can make it, no matter what." | Speaking to the BBC about that film, she said: "What I love is the way it explores the willingness to get out of where you are, and the fact that you actually can make it, no matter what." |
Murphy's other movie appearances included Girl, Interrupted, Sin City and Riding In Cars With Boys. | Murphy's other movie appearances included Girl, Interrupted, Sin City and Riding In Cars With Boys. |
Her on-screen roles declined in recent years but Murphy voiced characters for the hit US television series King of the Hill and animated movie Happy Feet. | Her on-screen roles declined in recent years but Murphy voiced characters for the hit US television series King of the Hill and animated movie Happy Feet. |
She is due to appear in Sylvester Stallone's film, The Expendables, set for release next year. | She is due to appear in Sylvester Stallone's film, The Expendables, set for release next year. |
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. | Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. |
What are your memories of Brittany Murphy? | What are your memories of Brittany Murphy? |
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