EXCLUSIVE: Brittany Murphy Body To Be Autopsied
Posted on Dec 20, 2009 @ 10:30AM
An autopsy will be conducted as early as Monday on Brittany Murphy, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Murphy, 32, died suddenly Sunday morning after going into full cardiac arrest. She was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was officially pronounced dead.
An investigator from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office was scheduled to arrive at Cedars on Sunday afternoon to interview attending physicians. Brittany’s mother and husband, screenwriter Simon Monjack will also be interviewed, a coroner’s spokesperson tells RadarOnline.com.
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A 911 was placed from Murphy’s home at 8:00 am Sunday asking for assistance.
The actresses representative issued this public statement: "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Earlier in her career, Murphy was accused of having an eating disorder, which triggered rumors of cocaine use. In 2005, Murphy denied the accusations, saying: “I have never tried it in my entire life. I've never even seen it...I am also way too high-strung. I can't even take a Sudafed. Can you imagine? My God. I think my heart would explode.”
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Murphy made headlines last month when her husband was rushed to the hospital after arriving on a flight to LAX from Puerto Rico.
Murphy is best known for her roles in “Just Married,” "Girl, Interrupted," "Clueless" and "8 Mile."
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Feb 04, 2010 @ 12:08
I will never forget her line in Clueless when she was singing "rollin with the homies" i loved that part. Maybe she is rollin with some homies in heaven. Gonna miss u
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 8:08pm
I have a 5ft 4in cousin who is down to about 70lbs - and this is the #1 fear for her. It is real, esp if there are other factors involved. Ms. Murphy was so cute - I think this is extremely sad.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 8:05pm
What is so sad is the fact that your cousin is so fearful but she continues to dance with death. Eating disorders are no different than drug addictions or alcoholism.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 10:49pm
I was 5'10, 108 lbs at the peak of this disease. I had palpitations, numbing/tingling in my extremities and lips, facial paralysis... but I hid it and continued the vicious cycle.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 11:02pm
This is so sad. She was way too young. So beautiful too! It will be interesting to see what the autopsy report says.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 6:24pm
(again I say this respectfully, but it goes back to accountability). Read about Karen
Carpenter ****://atdpweb.soe.berkeley.edu/quest/Mind&Body/Carpenter.html
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 6:20pm
If I'm wrong, I apologize. But looking at her and her background, the chances of her having a congenital disorder/preexisting condition are much slimmer than something self-inflicted...
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 6:18pm
Does anyone remember Karen Carpenter? If you are too young, look her up and read her story. Brittany Murphy was so young and had so much of a life ahead of her. My heart goes out to her mother. I cannot imagine my child going before me.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 6:17pm
I say this respectfully and in hopes that anyone who is suffering from an eating disorder or suspects a loved one is - WAKE UP! People DO DIE from this disease. Our society is so vain, Hollywood consumes us, and we take NO RESPONSIBILITY.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 6:16pm
I agree...I wouldn't wish Hollywood on any daughter, friend or niece. I hate to be disrespectful but her husband reminds me of Howard K Stern. I am certain he is devastated but ... I suspect enabling.
Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 7:02pm