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Brittany Murphy: Dead at 32 From Cardiac Arrest

Brittany Murphy: Dead at 32 From Cardiac Arrest

Actress Brittany Murphy died of cardiac arrest on Sunday morning at the age of 32.

TMZ reports Brittany‘s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower.

The Associated Press reports that the Los Angeles Fire Department then responded to a 911 call from the home of screenwriter Simon Monjack, Brittany‘s husband. She was pronounced dead at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Brittany has starred in many films such as Clueless, 8 Mile and Riding in Cars with Boys.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brittany‘s family and friends.

UPDATE: Brittany‘s family via her rep says, “The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy. She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this time.”

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