Murphy was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. PT Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, hospital spokeswoman Sally Stewart told CNN Radio.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death, and robbery and homicide detectives will be at her home, LAPD spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said. No other details were immediately available.
"In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support," Murphy's publicist, Nicole Perna, said in a statement. "It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Murphy starred in several movies, including "Just Married," "Don't Say a Word" and "Riding in Cars with Boys." She also voiced the character Luanne on the animated TV series "King of the Hill."
She is survived by her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, whom she married in 2007.
Fans took to Murphy's official Facebook page Sunday to issue their condolences.
"She was a great actress and was going to go far in her career! She will be greatly missed!" read one post.
Murphy's former boyfriend and "Just Married" co-star Ashton Kutcher posted his reaction to the news via Twitter.
"2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon," Kutcher posted.
He added later: "see you on the other side kid."
Singer-actress Jessica Simpson tweeted: "Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of Light to so many people. Her smile was contagious. My prayers are with her family and loved ones."
Actress Alyssa Milano, who did a USO tour with Murphy in 2003, wrote on Twitter: "She was a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart."
Murphy was best known for her work in a string of romantic comedies in the early 2000s, including lead roles in "Uptown Girls" alongside fellow Georgia native Dakota Fanning, and "Little Black Book" with Holly Hunter and Kathy Bates.
In addition to her "King of the Hill" role, she lent her voice to a number of animated works including the TV series "Futurama" and the 2006 hit movie "Happy Feet."
Her work as troubled teenagers in "Don't Say a Word" and "Girl, Interrupted" also gained her critical acclaim.
Murphy was the subject of tabloid gossip after she transformed from a pudgy brunette in 1995's "Clueless" to a petite, lithe blonde who graced the cover of such magazines as Cosmopolitan in 2005. She frequently denied rumors of an eating disorder and plastic surgery.
Her love life also was fodder for gossip sites as she broke two engagements in 2004 and 2006, then married Monjack after only four months of dating.
"All these ridiculous people came out and said all this nonsense when we got married, [but] thank God we had the substance and the history within that to [say], 'Yeah, whatever!' " Monjack told People magazine in a 2008 interview. "We still don't understand what happened. It's made us laugh, it's made us cry, but it's made us stronger."
Update From TMZ
Brittany Murphy died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived, multiple sources tell TMZ.
She was 32.A 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, the Los Angeles City Fire Department tells TMZ.
We're told Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her time of death was listed as 10:04 AM.
Murphy starred in such films as "Clueless," "8 Mile," and "Don't Say a Word." Murphy was reportedly fired from last film, "The Caller," after reports she was problematic on set.
UPDATE 3:11 PM ET -- Sources tell TMZ Brittany Murphy's mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. We're told when paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center -- several miles away -- and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
We're told the LA County Coroner's is picking up Murphy's body from Cedars later today and will launch a death investigation.
UPDATE 4:00 PM ET -- We're also told the LAPD has launched a death investigation.
UPDATE 4:07 PM ET -- A rep for Murphy tells TMZ, "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
UPDATE 5:21 PM ET -- Two LAPD officers were just spotted going into Murphy's home.
UPDATE 5:34 PM ET -- A neighbor of Brittany's tells TMZ she saw Brittany getting taken out on a stretcher with paramedics performing CPR. The neighbor said Brittany "looked dead."
2004
"From now on, let the five of us continue to walk down this road together...
I hope we can achieve our dream of "Being No. 1"
- Aiba Masaki
2009
You have done great Arashi.
Congratulations for having your dream fulfilled.
And thank you for making us fans, truly proud.
Deaete Yokatta~
2004
"From now on, let the five of us continue to walk down this road together...
I hope we can achieve our dream of "Being No. 1"
- Aiba Masaki
2009
You have done great Arashi.
Congratulations for having your dream fulfilled.
And thank you for making us fans, truly proud.
Deaete Yokatta~
I guess Nino's 'shameless plug' has paid off. XDDDD
Early sales data indicated a critical hit for Nintendo with New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Now, thanks to Famitsu.com and Enterbrain, we know this to be the case.
As reported today at Famitsu.com, Enterbrain sales data puts first week sales for New Super Mario Bros. Wii at 936,734 units. Enterbrain's tracking period for last week ended on Sunday, meaning four days of coverage for the newly released game.
This sales total easily beats the Wii's previous first week sales record holder. Smash Bros. Brawl, released in January 2008, sold 816,000 in its first week.
While Famitsu.com does not state this, it's also possible that Wii's New Super Mario Bros. may have beaten the total for the DS New Super Mario Bros. First week sales data from alternative tracking firm Media Create gave the DS title just shy of 900,000 in its first week.
source: andriasiang,com
This is what you'll see when you open the Nintendo wii website. <333
it also features sho's antagonizer in HnA Matsushima when you refresh the page. XD
Just wanna share some video clips when my cousin, Jun Quemado, guested in several TV shows. XDD
He's heading back to CA tonight. Miss ya already cuz!
this seriously made me hungry!
XDD
To all Hip-hop enthusiasts...
My cousin, JUN QUEMADO of Team Millenia, will be here in Manila courtesy of Limited Edition-Manila (headed by Mickey Perz of PBB fame) for a series of dance workshops here in Manila and Davao starting October 17.
Here's the rest of Jun's schedule:
OCTOBER 17
FIRST BATCH
01:30-03:00pm Jun Quemado (Team Millennia)
SECOND BATCH
07:30-09:00pm Jun Quemado (Team Millennia)
OCTOBER 18
THIRD BATCH
01:30-03:00pm Jun Quemado (Team Millennia)
FOURTH BATCH
07:30-09:00pm Jun Quemado (Team Millennia)
Location: DANCE VISION Studio - Madison Square Pioneer, # 4 Pioneer Street, Corner Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong
DAVAO
OCTOBER 24 FIFTH BATCH Location: South Studio - Door 3, Damosa Building, Angliongto Ave. (Mamay Rd.), Lanang If you're interested, send an email to manila@limited-3dition.com with your name, address and contact number. For more infos, go to this site.
01:30-03:00pm Jun Quemado (Team Millennia)
SIXTH BATCH
07:30-09:00pm Jun Quemado (Team Millennia)
Woke up to a text message from a friend... NINO HAS A NEW MOVIE!
So he will play alongside Matsuyama Kenichi, ey? ^_____________^
I must admit, i don't really know what Gantz is (gomen) so i checked out YT and found this:
@__@
SUGOI.
Oh, and the tight-fitting costumes! :O
XDDD
NON-ARASHI POST
We all know how badly hit the entire Metro Manila was by Typhoon "Ondoy"
I only got to see the extent of the devastation today (via web) since we had no electricity, cable tv & internet connection since Saturday.
And my heart just broke when i saw how old people, kids and even babies suffered from the raging storm. T__T
I had a cousin, with her three children, who went to Montalban, Rizal (one of the badly hit areas) last Friday to visit her parents. We haven't heard from her since. =/
They say "Ondoy" was so strong, it dumped more rains than Huricane "Katrina" did. @_@
I came across a list of verified relief centers where people can drop off donations for "Ondoy" victims:
QUEZON CITY
UP College of Arts and Letters
Go to: College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Hotline: 09296454102 (Prof. Roselle Pineda)
Look for: Guard on Duty (in UP CAL)
Operations: 24 hours until Wednesday tentatively
You can:
· Donate medicines, clothes, blankets, food to be distributed by Citizens’ Disaster Response Center.
Erica Paredes
Go to: Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
(Call or text contact number for complete address) Contact #: 09174741930
Look for: Erica Paredes
Operations: Throughout the week tentatively, from 10 am to 6 pm
You can:
· Donate ready-to-eat foods like hard-boiled egg, bread, packed juice, sandwich filling
· Volunteer to prepare sandwiches and distribute goods
NoyMar Relief Operations – QC
Go to: Balay Expo Center, Farmers Market, Cubao or in White Space, Pasong Tamo Ext., Near BMW, Makati
Look for: Clare Amador or Jana Vicente
Hotlines: 09285205508, 09285205499, 0908-6579998, 0939-3633436, 9137122
Operations: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the week until further notice.
Website: www.marroxas.com
You can:
· Donate drinking water, old medicines, clothing, blankets, canned goods, noodles
· Volunteer to man stations and repack food.
Miriam Quiambao and World Vision Development Foundation
Go to: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood or at the World Vision office at 389 Quezon Avenue, corner West 6th St., Quezon City
Hotline: 0917-8623209
Look for: The guard in the lobby (on One Orchard Road)
Website: http://www.twitter.com/miriamq, www.worldvision.org.ph
Operations: Until Sept. 28, 2009 (Monday), 24-hour operation
You can:
· Donate goods like clothes, blankets, canned goods, crackers, mattress, hygiene kits, noodles, bottled water, oatmeal, instant coffee, sugar (for relief pack to be distributed by World Vision)
· Volunteer to help repack relief goods for World Vision starting today at 7pm
· Deposit cash donations to World Vision Development Foundation, BPI savings account number 4251002415 and BDO savings account number 270043411
Philippine Army
Go to: Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio, Makati or General Head Quarter’s Gym in Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, EDSA, Quezon City
Hotline: 892-3417 (direct line), 845-9555 (trunkline) local. 6464 and 6466
Look for: Any personnel on duty
Operations: Ongoing everyday for 24 hours until further notice
You can:
· Donate relief goods (no cash)
· Call hotline for rescue, evacuation or relief assistance.
· Call to report missing persons
Papemelroti Gifts and Decorative Accessories
Go to: 91 Roces Ave., Corner Scout Tobias, Quezon City or mall branches in Ali Mall Cubao, SM City North EDSA, SM Fairview, SM Megamall, Glorietta 3 in Makati, SM Centerpoint, SM Southmall
Hotline: refer to website for individual branch numbers
Website: www.papemelroti.com
Operations: Mall hours (10am-9pm), ongoing everyday until further notice
You can:
· Donate goods like canned goods, clothings, blanket, cooking utensils and other relief goods EXCEPT cash.
Ateneo de Manila University Disaster Response Group
Go to: Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights , Quezon City, Manuel V. Pangilinan Building Center for Student Leadership Lobby, University Dorm Cervini Hall
Hotlines: 09089977166, 09178952792, 4266001 local 5050
Look for: Gio Tiongson, President, Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral
Website: www.ateneosanggu.com
Operations: 24-hour operations for the entire week
You can:
· Donate goods like bottled water, sardines, canned goods, candles, cup noodles.
· Volunteer to help repack relief goods, administer basic first aid.
· Report missing persons.
· Seek evacuation/temporary shelter at University Dorm Cervini Hall.
Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC)
Go To: 72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes, Quezon City.
Hotlines: 9299820, 9299822
Operations: 8 a.m. onwards.
You can:
· Donate money, old clothes, blanket, bigas, munggo.
· Volunteer to help distribute goods.
Radio Veritas
Go To: Veritas Tower , West Ave. corner EDSA
Look For: Karla Turingan
Hotlines: 9257931 to 39, 0918VERITAS
Operations: 24-hours, tentatively until Tuesday.
You can:
· Donate old clothes, food, assorted goods, bottled water, cash.
Our Lady of Pentecost Parish
Go to: 12 F. dela Rosa cor. C. Salvador Streets, Loyola Heights , Quezon City
Hotlines: 632 4342397, 63 2 9290665 63 2 9290665
Operations: 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. Sunday, until further notice.
You Can:
· Donate packed meals, bottled water.
MAKATI/TAGUIG/MUNTINLUPA
Victory Fellowship – Fort Bonifacio
Go to: Victory Fellowship, Every Nation Building , across Market-Market, Fort Bonifacio
Look for: Pastor Bernard Marquez
Hotlines: 813-FORT, 8171212
Operations: Tentatively until 5pm, may may extend hours. Entire week until Friday.
Website: www.twitter.com/VictoryFort
You can:
· Donate canned goods, milk, bottled water, clothes, cash.
· Volunteer to help pack relief goods
Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaplaincy
Go to: Hillsborough Village, Cupang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
Hotline: 8428148, 8079847
Look for: Genelyn Sembrano, Meanne Cuneta
Website: www.sacredheartofjesus-alabang.org
Operations: Tuesday-Sunday (Sept. 29-Oct 4). 8 am to 12 noon, 2 to 6 pm
You can:
· Donate water, blankets, shoes, clothes and other goods
· Donate in cash
PASIG CITY
LUZON RELIEF: Volunteer / Donate / Pray
Go to: Renaissance Fitness Center, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers, Ortigas, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City
Hotline: 0929-8713488
Look for: Warren Habaluyas, co-founder
E-mail: luzonrelief@gmail.com
Operations: Monday to Saturday (Sept. 28-Oct. 3), 9am-7pm
You can:
· Donate non-perishable food items, beddings, pillows, blankets, clothes
· You can donate cash but it is not encouraged
ABS-CBN HOTLINE
416-36-41
SAGIP KAPAMILYA
413-2667 / 416-0387
No 13 Examiner Street, Quezon City, Look for Ms Girlie Aragon
Bank: Banco de Oro, Mother Ignacia branch
Acct name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Acct no.: 5630020111
Routing code for international cash donations
BNORPHMM ABS-CBN Branch
ABS-CBN Foundation US Office Toll-Free 1-800-527-2820
