Actress Brittany Murphy Dead After Cardiac Arrest

Actress Brittany Murphy is dead after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier this morning. Despite attempts by paramedics to revive her, she was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

According to the Los Angeles City Fire Department, a 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack

Sources have stated that Brittany Murphy’s mother discovered her unconscious in the shower. After paramedics arrived at the scene they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center several miles away. However, Murphy did not respond and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Brittany Murphy starred in such films as “Clueless,” “8 Mile,” and “Don’t Say a Word.”

An investigation is due to be launched by the LA County Coroner’s office after they pick up her body later today.