Actress Brittany Murphy who was known for her roles in “Clueless”, “8 mile” and “Just Married” passed away this morning after going into cardiac arrest. She was 32. TMZ was the first to break the news reporting that Brittany was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after a call was made at 8am from a home in Los Angeles (that was listed under Simon Monjack’s name, who is her husband). She was pronounced dead on arrival to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

As more information came in TMZ reported that her mother, Sharon discovered Brittany unconscious in the shower. When paramedics arrived they quickly administered CPR to Brittany and continued doing so in route to the hospital. Unfortunately she was unresponsive.

Brittany Murphy’s family issued a statement to OK! Magazine regarding her untimely death. This is what they said:

“In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support,” reads the statement released to OK! through Brittany’s rep. “It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”

We send our condolences to Brittany Murphy’s family and friends.

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