Murphy Family Pays Tribute To Brittany
By WENNMonday, December 21, 2009
BRITTANY MURPHY’s family has paid tribute to the late actress, calling her their “shining star”.
Hollywood was in shock on Sunday (20Dec09) as news broke that the 32 year old had passed away at her California home, amid rumours she suffered a cardiac arrest.
Tributes began pouring in from her co-stars, including Whoopi Goldberg, and ex-boyfriend Ashton Kutcher, while Murphy’s publicist asked for privacy for the family.
Now Murphy’s relatives have released their own statement expressing their grief.
It reads: “The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy. She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this time.”
Meanwhile, Murphy’s father Angelo Bertolotti remembers his daughter’s shining personality.
He tells the Associated Press, “She was just an absolute doll since she was born. Her personality was always outward. Everybody loved her - people that made movies with her, people on a cruise - they all loved her. She was just talented… And, I loved her very much.”
An autopsy is expected to get underway on Monday or Tuesday (21/22Dec09).
