Hollywood Reacts to the Untimely Death of Brittany Murphy

The world was saddened to learn that actress Brittany Murphy was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center due to cardiac arrest at the age of 32. While many news outlets were disparaging and speculating about her demise, we offered only praise and condolences to her in our piece Brittany Murphy: Life Tribute (1977-2009), which paid honor to the late actress whose bright zest for life caught the attention of fans worldwide. As many search for answers to justify this tragic death, friends, coworkers, and celebrity admirers of Murphy send out their condolences.

US Magazine spoke with Angelo Bertolotti, Brittany Murphy's father who stated, "She wasn't supposed to die like this." Angelo Bertolotti only saw his daughter a few times a year and admitted to the press that they were not as close as they once were. Still in shock from the news that his 32 year old daughter passed away at such a young age, the grieving father was at a loss for words. "There is nothing I can say. I can't believe this is happening. She was a young 32. She wasn't supposed to die like this." An official statement from Brittany Murphy's family has not yet hit the wire but is expected soon.

The grieving process has begun in Hollywood as celebrity friends, admirers, and coworkers of the beloved Brittany Murphy send out tweets about their sadness. Kathy Najimy who stars in King of the Hill (TV), talked about working with the actress for close to five years while other celebrity admirers just tweeted about her amazing work throughout the years.

Clueless (1995) co-star Alicia Silverstone told People: "I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together. I feel love in my heart for her -- and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad.” The actress, who admitted to losing touch with Murphy over the years, said she "loved working with [Murphy]. She was so talented, so warm, and so sweet." Everyone was surprised by the news that broke Sunday but found some brief comfort on Twitter as friends and coworkers shared their heartfelt condolences.

Celebrity Condolences

Ashton Kutcher tweeted: "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon."
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."
Fred Durst tweeted: "RIP Brittany Murphy. What a sweet human being. My prayers are with her friends and family."
Simon Pegg tweeted: "Just heard about Brittany Murphy. How very sad. Met her briefly after Sin City. Seemed a great girl. My sympathy to her friends and family."
Roger Ebert tweeted: "Brittany Murphy, dead at 32. She had a genuine quality."
Lindsay Lohan tweeted: "My deepest condolences go out to all of Brittany Murphy’s loved ones & may she rest in peace….She was a great talent w/a beautiful soul xo"
Soleil Moon Frye tweeted: "RIP sweet Brittany. I will never forget the beautiful school girl you were and woman you became. RT @aplusk see you on the other side kid."
Denise Richards tweeted: "Brittany Murphy was in Drop Dead Gorgeous with me and was the sweetest and most adorable. Tragic, sad & Devastating. Her poor family."
Kathy Najimy tweeted: “wrked w/& knew Brittany 4 14 years (& plyed her mom once as well) sweetst most talnted angel who got hked up w/ wrng people. we love u brit. so sad this is truly a waste. feeling regret we didnt’ do more. i love you so much Brittany and always will."

Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragic death of Brittany Murphy. The actress inspired us through her work and we know that she will continue to inspire fans for generations to come. Today we want to honor the late Brittany Murphy with stories of how her work impacted you; it could be a favorite movie, a favorite quote, a favorite picture, or something that Brittany did that inspired you.