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Actress Brittany Murphy dies at 32

Brittany Murphy died in the morning hours of Dec. 20, 2010, after collapsing at her home. Murphy starred in such films as "Clueless", "8 Mile" and "Don't Say a Word". She was 32.

Brittany Murphy's breakthrough role was 1995's "Clueless," also starring Alicia Silverstone. In 1999, she played the pampered Daisy in "Girl, Interrupted," above.

Brittany Murphy's breakthrough role was 1995's "Clueless," also starring Alicia Silverstone. In 1999, she played the pampered Daisy in "Girl, Interrupted," above.

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In 2001, Murphy starred with Michael Douglas in "Don't Say a Word" as troubled young woman. Many of Murphy's roles cast in the part of an emotional damaged woman.

In 2001, Murphy starred with Michael Douglas in "Don't Say a Word" as troubled young woman. Many of Murphy's roles cast in the part of an emotional damaged woman.

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Actor Eddie Griffin, left, of the film "Undercover Brother," fixes his hair with the help of actress Brittany Murphy during the MTV Movie Awards in 2002. In the early '90s, she was the lead singer in her own band, called "Blessed Soul."

Actor Eddie Griffin, left, of the film "Undercover Brother," fixes his hair with the help of actress Brittany Murphy during the MTV Movie Awards in 2002. In the early '90s, she was the lead singer in her own band, called "Blessed Soul."

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Brittany Murphy played Nikki in 2002's "Spun," also starring Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo and Mena Suvari.

Brittany Murphy played Nikki in 2002's "Spun," also starring Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo and Mena Suvari.

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In "8 Mile," opposite Eminem, Murphy played Alex - an aspiring model headed for New York. Murphy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Edison, New Jersey.

In "8 Mile," opposite Eminem, Murphy played Alex - an aspiring model headed for New York. Murphy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Edison, New Jersey.

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Also a star of many comedies, Murphy starred with then boyfriend Ashton Kutcher in "Just Married," where the young couple faced one mishap after another.

Also a star of many comedies, Murphy starred with then boyfriend Ashton Kutcher in "Just Married," where the young couple faced one mishap after another.

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In 2003's "Uptown Girl," Murphy played a grown-up woman, who behaved like a child, who begins working as a nanny for an 8-year-old girl, Dakota Fanning, who acts like an adult.

In 2003's "Uptown Girl," Murphy played a grown-up woman, who behaved like a child, who begins working as a nanny for an 8-year-old girl, Dakota Fanning, who acts like an adult.

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Producer Allison Jacobs, actress Dakota Fanning and actress Brittany Murphy attend the MGM Pictures Los Angeles premiere of the film "Uptown Girls."

Producer Allison Jacobs, actress Dakota Fanning and actress Brittany Murphy attend the MGM Pictures Los Angeles premiere of the film "Uptown Girls."

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Actress Brittany Murphy shares a laugh with host Jay Leno on the Tonight Show in 2004. Murphy's first television role was on the show "Blossom."

Actress Brittany Murphy shares a laugh with host Jay Leno on the Tonight Show in 2004. Murphy's first television role was on the show "Blossom."

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In 2004's "Little Black Book," Murphy snoops into her boyfriend's electronic organizer causing all sorts of strained hijinks.

In 2004's "Little Black Book," Murphy snoops into her boyfriend's electronic organizer causing all sorts of strained hijinks.

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Jessica Alba, left, and Brittany Murphy pose during a photo call for "Sin City" from U.S. directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, shown in competition at the 58th international Cannes film festival in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 18, 2005.

Jessica Alba, left, and Brittany Murphy pose during a photo call for "Sin City" from U.S. directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, shown in competition at the 58th international Cannes film festival in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 18, 2005.

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U.S. actress Brittany Murphy arrives to launch the summer sale of the Harrods department store in central London, Monday, June 27, 2005.

U.S. actress Brittany Murphy arrives to launch the summer sale of the Harrods department store in central London, Monday, June 27, 2005.

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Actress and the evening's host Brittany Murphy poses at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style event honoring costume designers Edith Head, James Acheson and Milena Canonero on February 28, 2006.

Actress and the evening's host Brittany Murphy poses at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style event honoring costume designers Edith Head, James Acheson and Milena Canonero on February 28, 2006.

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Murphy poses for a fan at the Australian premiere of the animated feature "Happy Feet." She was the voice of the penguin Gloria, the love interest of Mumble.

Murphy poses for a fan at the Australian premiere of the animated feature "Happy Feet." She was the voice of the penguin Gloria, the love interest of Mumble.

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Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy and Robin Williams arrive at the UK Premiere of "Happy Feet" in London.

Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy and Robin Williams arrive at the UK Premiere of "Happy Feet" in London.

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Murphy married screenwriter Simon Monjack in May of 2007. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a 911 call from their home. Murphy was then transported to a hospital.

Murphy married screenwriter Simon Monjack in May of 2007. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a 911 call from their home. Murphy was then transported to a hospital.

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