Brittany Murphy dies at 32

Hollywood and her fans worldwide are shocked by the sudden death of Brittany Murphy. The actress who celebrated her 32nd birthday last month, apparently died of a heart attack.

However the underlying cause of her death is still unknown. Ashton Kutcher, who used to date Brittany at one time, Tweeted about her untimely death: "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittanys family, her husband and her amazing mother Sharon."

While Kutcher married Demi Moore after his break-up, Murphy had tied the knot with British screenwriter Simon Monjack.

According to reports, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 'a medical request' at 8 a.m. on December 20, 2009 at the West Hollywood home Murphy and Monjack shared. She had apparently collapsed in a bathroom. Firefighters attempted to resuscitate Murphy on the scene and she was subsequently transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. after going into cardiac arrest.

Celebrities have been pouring their hearts out on Twitter ever since the news of Brittany's death spread. Among those who have offered their condolences are:

Ashton Kutcher: "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittanys family, her husband and her amazing mother Sharon."

Lindsay Lohan: "My deepest condonlences (sic) 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."

Jessica Simpson: "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."

Taraji P. Henson: "hey ya'll. Life is so precious. RIP Brittany Murphy."

Cheryl Burke: "Wow I am shocked about the news! RIP Brittany Murphy. My heart goes out to you and your family."

Tom Green: "RIP Brittany Murphy - She was always very nice to me, my friends, and family. Nicer than most. And a real funny gal."

Frankie Muniz: "An old friend, Brittany Murphy has died this morning. RIP.. What a year..."

Kim Kardashian: "I am in shock that Britney Murphy has died! Clueless is my all time favorite movie. My prayers go out to her family & husband."

Alicia Silverstone: "I'm so saddened to hear this news. I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm and so sweet. 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."

Whoopi Goldberg: "It is a terrible loss for us as actors and to the industry but even greater for her family, My thoughts and prayers are with them."

Denise Richards: "Brittany Murphy was in Drop Dead Gorgeous with me and was the sweetest and most adorable. Tragic, sad & devastating. Her poor family."

Other celebrities Tweeting in memory of Brittany include: Debi Mazar: "So so sad about Brittany Murphy. I did David & Lisa with her. Amazing talent. Incredible singer! SHE should have played Janis Joplin. I'll miss."

Alyssa Milano: "Brittney Murphy and I did a USO Tour together in 2003. ? She was a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart."

Perez Hilton: "Dear @LindsayLohan and Courtney Love, wake up!!!! Please go to rehab again and GET IT TOGETHER before it's too late! R.I.P. Brittany Murphy."

Billy Bush: "La coroner's office confirmed death of Brittany Murphy...very sad."

Fred Durst: "RIP Brittany Murphy. What a sweet human being. My prayers are with her friends and family."

Hilary Duff: "RIP Brittany Murphy forever in our hearts."

Ann Curry: "NBCnews just confirmed actress Brittany Murphy died at 10:04am PT today. O man."

Mena Suvari: "I'm just sooo devastated now?. Found out Brittany Murphy died earlier this morning & I'm shocked. We worked together & I knew her for yrs. She was an amazing person, an amazing actress & so full of life. I ALWAYS admired her in SO many ways. May you rest in peace..."

Khloe Kardashian: "OMG!!!! This is horrible news when anyone passes. I'm so sorry for her family. Send prayers out please!"

Soleil Moon Frye: "I was so blessed to know your grace...I will never forget the beautiful school girl you were and woman you became."

Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter is interviewed as he leaves the home of actress Brittany Murphy's husband British screenwriter Simon Monjack, in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Winter says Murphy's death appears to be normal. Murphy was transported to the hospital after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 a.m. at the home she shared with her husband, in the Hollywood Hills. She was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. (Photo: AP Photo)

Clare Staples, a neighbor of actress Brittany Murphy, tells media she saw paramedics working on Murphy and that she appeared deceased as they removed her from her home in Los Angeles on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. A Los Angeles hospital spokeswoman says Murphy has died. She was 32. (Photo: AP)

Los Angeles Police officers stand outside the home of actress Brittany Murphy's husband British screenwriter Simon Monjack, in Los Angeles on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Murphy was transported to the hospital after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 a.m. at the home she shared with her husband, in the Hollywood Hills. (Photo: AP)

The home of actress Brittany Murphy's husband British screenwriter Simon Monjack, in Los Angeles is seen on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (Photo: AP)

Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter arrives at the home of actress Brittany Murphy's husband British screenwriter Simon Monjack, in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Murphy was transported to the hospital after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 a.m. at the home she shared with her husband, in the Hollywood Hills. She was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. (Photo: AP)

Brittany has starred in films such as 'Just Married', 'Clueless' 'Girl, Interrupted', '8 Mile', 'Sin City', 'The Dead Girl', 'Uptown Girls', 'Happy Feet', 'Riding in Cars with Boys' and 'Spun'. (Text: Wikipedia)

She was born Brittany Bertolotti on November 10, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia to Irish-American and Eastern European Sharon Murphy and Italian-American mobster Angelo Bertolotti. When her parents split, Brittany changed her name from her father's 'Bertolotti' to her mother's 'Murphy', and added as middle name 'Anne'. (Text: Wikipedia)

She was raised by her mother Sharon in Edison, New Jersey, and later Los Angeles. The mother-daughter duo reportedly had to struggle financially during those days, being forced to eat spaghetti night after night because they couldn't afford anything else. (Text: Wikipedia)

When she was nine years old, Murphy landed a singing role in a musical version of Les Misérables, and had signed on with a manager by the time she turned thirteen.(Text: Wikipedia)

Her mother, Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer when Murphy was 15. She survived after having a double mastectomy. (Text: Wikipedia)

Murphy landed her first job in Hollywood when she was 14, starring as Brenda Drexell in the series 'Drexell's Class'. She then went on to play Molly Morgan in the short-lived 'The Torkelsons' spinoff 'Almost Home'. (Text: Wikipedia)

Murphy has also guest starred on several television series including Parker Lewis 'Can't Lose', 'Blossom', and 'Frasier'. (Text: Wikipedia)

She has also had recurring roles on 'Sister, Sister', 'Party of Five', and 'Boy Meets World'. In 1997, she began voicing the character of Luanne Platter (as well as the younger version of Joseph Gribble) on the long-running animated series 'King of the Hill'. (Text: Wikipedia)

Murphy has also starred in many successful films, including 'Clueless' (1995), 'Girl, Interrupted' (1999), 'Don't Say a Word' (2001), the TV adaption of the novel 'The Devil's Arithmetic' (2001), '8 Mile' (2002) and 'Uptown Girls' (2003) as well as many lesser-known films, such as 'Spun' (2003).(Text: Wikipedia)

In 2004, she starred in the romantic comedy 'Little Black Book', and the critically acclaimed 'Sin City' (2005). In 2009, she was cast in the Lifetime TV movie, 'Tribute', as the main character, Cilla. (Text: Wikipedia)

In Spring 2006, Murphy, along with Paul Oakenfold, released the single "Faster Kill Pussycat", from the album 'A Lively Mind' which was released on June 6 in the United States. (Text: Wikipedia)

The song has become a club hit, and hit number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart. It also hit number seven in the UK singles chart in June 2006. (Text: Wikipedia)

She dabbled in music again with the release of her movie 'Happy Feet', in which she covered Queen's "Somebody to Love" and Earth, Wind & Fire's "Boogie Wonderland". (Text: Wikipedia)

In 2003, Murphy dated Ashton Kutcher, who was her co-star in 'Just Married'. Once engaged to talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz, in December 2005, Murphy became engaged to Joe Macaluso, a production assistant she met while working on her film, 'Little Black Book'. (Text: Wikipedia)

In August 2006, they ended their engagement. In May 2007, Murphy married screenwriter Simon Monjack in a private Jewish ceremony. (Text: Wikipedia)

In 2005, Murphy signed on as the spokesmodel for Jordache jeans. (Text: Wikipedia)

In 2006, Murphy was voted 36th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women List, and in May of the same year, Maxim named Murphy #49 on its annual Hot 100 List. (Text: Wikipedia)

In February 2000, she appeared (with 'Girl, Interrupted' costar Winona Ryder) in 'The Vagina Monologues', reading a chilling story of a Bosnian woman's rape camp experiences.

Murphy was set to star in a biopic of Janis Joplin, but the film was grounded over battles for the rights to Joplin's songs. She had won the role over Courtney Love and Emily Watson. (Text: IMDB)

This American beauty also made the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine in 2003. That cover shot shows how much her look has changed since becoming an actress. She began her acting career as a slightly rotund brunette and has transformed into a svelte blonde cover girl. She has constantly denied rumors that she has had plastic surgery. (Text: IMDB)

There were recent reports that Brittany's neighbours had called in the cops when they heard the 'Sin City' star screaming from her balcony about hearing gunfire in her yard. This later turned out to be only noise from a generator gone bad.

Britanny Speaks: "I always envisioned her looking like a spindly blonde, but she looked like me". (On seeing her 'Girl, Interrupted' character on screen)

Britanny Speaks: "I'd love to be a man for a day, just to see what it's like."

Britanny Speaks: "I've always seen myself as one of those 'show people.' My earliest memories are wanting and needing to entertain people, like a gypsy traveler who goes from place to place, city to city, performing for audiences and reaching people."

Britanny Speaks: "I don't read the script a zillion times, I don't like to analyze things and my mind can go there very easily."

Britanny Speaks: "I think they should take everyone who works for The National Enquirer and the Star, and everyone who works for Us Weekly, and put them all to work looking for terrorists. I think they would find the terrorists. All of them. It would be genius!"

Britanny Speaks: I don't think Hollywood per se is supposed to be taken seriously, otherwise, dear Lord, that would be frightening."

Britanny Speaks: "Home is where my mom is."

Brittany Speaks: "I think they should take everyone who works for The National Enquirer and the Star, and everyone who works for Us Weekly, and put them all to work looking for terrorists. I think they would find the terrorists. All of them. It would be genius!"

She wore her own dress and red lipstick to the premiere of 'Clueless' (1995) because she didn't know about stylists.

Despite appearing in all three of the major stories in 'Sin City' (2005), all of her scenes were filmed in one day.