Brittany Murphy arrives at the "Across the Hall" premiere on Dec. 1, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Murphy died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Actress Brittany Murphy attends the Monique Lhuillier 2008 Fall Collection during Fashion Week, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in New York. Born in Atlanta and raised in Edison, N.J., Murphy starred in films such as "Clueless," "8 Mile," "Happy Feet," "Sin City" and "Girl, Interrupted."
Brittany Murphy attends the Max Azria 2008 Fall Collection during Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 4, 2008. After her death on Dec. 20, 2009, former boyfriend Ashton Kutcher posted on 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."
Actress Brittany Murphy poses on the press line at the "Moto 9" party at The Lot studios in West Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy, right, and her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, left, are seen on Nov. 1, 2007. The two married in May 2007. Before marrying Monjack, Murphy dated her "Just Married" co-star Ashton Kutcher and was engaged two other times, first to talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz and then Joe Macaluso, a production assistant on her film "Little Black Book."
Actress Brittany Murphy arrives to the 16th Annual Gotham Awards presentation, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, in New York. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. Among the outpouring of condolences from fellow celebrities, actress Alyssa Milano said that Murphy was "a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart."
Brittany Murphy arrives in Leicester Square for the European premiere of the film "Happy Feet" in central London, Nov. 26, 2006. Murphy lends her voice for the character of Gloria in the animated movie about a dancing penguin. The actress also voiced the role of Luanne on the animated series "King of the Hill."
Brittany Murphy arrives for the Australian premiere of "Happy Feet" in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Actresses Nicole Kidman and Brittany Murphy arrive at the U.K. premiere of "Happy Feet" on November 26, 2006, in London. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy reacts as she is interviewed while arriving for a cocktail party celebrating the opening of the Carolina Herrera Los Angeles Boutique Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Los Angeles. The actress starred in films such as "Clueless," "8 Mile," "Happy Feet," "Sin City" and "Girl, Interrupted."
Actress Brittany Murphy performs an introduction for Vanguard Award recipient Liza Minnelli during the 16th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 30, 2005. Murphy died on Dec. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles at the age of 32. Among the outpouring of condolences from fellow celebrities, her "Clueless" co-star Alicia Silverstone said she hopes the actress is "at peace."
Brittany Murphy presents the MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony at the Atlantic Pavillion in Lisbon, Portugal, on Nov. 3, 2005.
Brittany Murphy waves during a photo call for "Sin City" at the 58th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, May 18, 2005. Murphy died on Dec. 20, 2009 in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy arrives to launch the summer sale of the Harrods department store in central London, June 27, 2005. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old actress appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy is seen in New York on Thursday, April 14, 2005. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Among the outpouring of condolences from fellow stars, singer Jessica Simpson said Murphy was a "ray of light" and that her "prayers are with her family and loved ones."
Brittany Murphy holds two puppies in the pet department during a tour of the Harrods department store in central London, to launch its summer sale, June 27, 2005. Murphy died on Dec. 20, 2009 in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy arrives for the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old star of films like "Clueless" and "Girl, Interrupted" appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy, winner of the Standout Performance by a Young Actor award for her performance in "Don't Say a Word," arrives at Movieline magazine's 4th Annual Young Hollywood Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on May 5, 2002. Murphy died on Dec. 20, 2009, at the age of 32.
Brittany Murphy arrives for the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 15, 2002. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The unexpected death of the 32-year-old appeared to be from natural causes but police are investigating, officials said.
Brittany Murphy poses for photographers as she arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on June 1, 2002. Murphy died on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, at the age of 32.