Brittany Murphy Leak Investigation
Speaking of Brittany Murphy: The Los Angeles County Coroner Office are looking into how details of how an investigator’s report on the actress’ death was leaked to TMZ.com.
Brittany Murphy — who appeared in Happy Feet and Girl Interrupted — died after suffering cardiac arrest Sunday. She was 32.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter says he doesn’t know how the AOL-owned celebrity-centered website obtained a confidential report that included a trove of info on the final day of the 32-year-old star’s life; including the desperate attempt by her mother and husband to save her life. TMZ’s report stated the investigator, who is only identified by last name, noted numerous bottles of prescription medications were found in Murphy’s name at the Hollywood Hills home where she collapsed Sunday.
Winter says coroner’s officials are looking into whether Murphy’s death was due to natural causes, but also want to see the results of toxicology and tissue testing. The coroner’s says he can’t confirm details about the TMZ report because he has not yet seen the form that lists the medications taken from the star’s home.
The site has refused to comment on how it obtained the report.
Written by Castina on December 22nd, 2009 | Tagged as: Brittany Murphy
On December 22nd 2009, Dj Taj wrote:
Why would you use that picture when writing an article relating to her death?? A little insensitive, don't you think?
On December 22nd 2009, Castina wrote:
No, actually I don't.
On December 22nd 2009, Cheryl Shuman wrote:
I've known Brittany Murphy since I worked with her on Clueless and continued to be acquainted with her over the past several years. She is a lovely young woman, full of grace, kindness and was a ray of sunshine on every movie set or charity event that I've ever encountered with her. I'm deeply saddened and shocked by her death. I'm also angry at the insensitive comments left by some anonymous people accusing her of drug abuse. Brittany has had health issues in the past. Before everyone jumps to conclusions, can we just wait until the autopsy results are in? Can we please allow the family to grieve? Authorities agree that it "APPEARS" that she died of natural causes. I would ask that posters please show compassion. I would ask that people be respectful of the family, especially her fantastic mother, Sharon. My prayers go out to Brittany and her loved ones during this horrible tragedy. God bless you Brittany, you are already tremendously loved and missed.
Respectfully,
Cheryl Shuman