Rest in Peace Brittany Murphy
Yes, this has been a sad sad year for celebrity deaths, and the tribute to all of these talents at this years Academy Awards will certainly be making most eyes in the house moist with tears. With talent such as Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Patrick Swayze this year, the young talent of Brittany Murphy will sadly be added to this year’s memorials. Brittany Murphy has passed away and shocked the world and the usual string of rumors has only just begun. Here she was spotted earlier this year attending the Max Azria Fall 2008 collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion week looking her usual bubbly and gorgeous self with not a care in the world. So it is quite sad to hear of her illnesses that took her life at the young age of 32. Brittany Murphy died today after being reportedly “very ill” in the days leading up to her death. This gorgeous 8 Mile actress passed away at the age of 32 on Monday but authorities have already ruled out foul play ,despite persistent rumours she was addicted to prescription drugs. Coroner’s Captain John Kades said:
“Foul play is not suspected at this time because there were no outward signs of trauma or other injuries. We don’t have an autopsy scheduled yet, but we will do it as soon as possible. Given all the worldwide attention, if we can get it done today, we will.”
However, sources say several prescriptions were found in the house, written for various members of the household including Brittany – who reportedly suffered from diabetes – husband Simon Monjack and the actress’ mother. Insiders say the actress had been suffering from flu-like symptoms for days – which she was taking medication for – and had begun vomiting shortly before her death, telling her family she felt “very unwell”. According to reports, when her mother found her body in the bathroom of her Hollywood home, there was “a significant amount of vomit” in the room. One of the ‘Clueless’ star’s neighbours said paramedics were in the house for almost an hour before taking her body to an ambulance on a stretcher. The ever present “onlooker said
“One paramedic was still working on her. First, I couldn’t even tell that it was Brittany that was on the stretcher. It looked like an older woman. Brittany was completely white and her face was covered with a mask. You could tell that something horrible had happened.”
Police later attended the house for what they have described as a “routine” death investigation. In addition to the autopsy, toxicology tests to look for traces of drugs and alcohol in Brittany’s system will also be carried out, but the results will not be known for six weeks. The actress’ family have released a statement about the “terrible tragedy”.
“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.”
Oh yes, this is one that makes me very, very sad. Any death this close to Christmas is so tragic, but for someone so young with so much sweetness and talent to leave us so abruptly, is just so sad. Rest in peace, Brittany, we will certainly miss you!
Photo: PacificCoastNews.com
