By Kelly Grayson
Well, here we are, another year in EMS drawing to a close, and a new year, bright with promise and uncertainty, set to begin. As I look back on my years in EMS, I marvel at the advances in medical theory and technological innovations that few could have foreseen 15 years ago, and I wonder what new things we’ll see in the coming 15 years.
After all, it wasn’t so long ago that 12-lead EKGs were considered beyond ..read more
Murphy’s husband denies overdose rumors
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 (UPI) — Brittany Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack, denied rumors the U.S. actress died of a drug overdose and says he is eager to learn the true cause of her death.
The “Clueless,” “8 Mile” and “Sin City” star died after suffering cardiac arrest Sunday morning at the age of 32.
An autopsy was conducted on her body Monday but officials said the cause of her death will not be determined until after toxicology test ..read more
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December 22, 2009
(ChattahBox)—After Brittany Murphy’s death on Sunday, a Saturday Night Live parody portraying the Clueless actress, as well clueless, has disappeared from the Internet. The “Weekend Update” skit aired on Dec. 5, 2009 and it has been quietly removed from sites, like Hulu.com and YouTube, since the 32-year-old actress was pronounced dead of cardiac arrest at a Los Angeles hospital.
The Dec. 5 “Weekend Update” segment, with Seth Meyers, reported that Murphy had recently been fired from a film named, ..read more
As Hollywood mourns the death of Brittany Murphy, more details are emerging about the circumstances of her passing.
While rumours are circulating that the death of the 32-year-old star of Clueless and 8 Mile was due to drugs, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County coroner’s office told the Toronto Star the cause appears to be natural.
“There are no signs of foul play or trauma,” Capt. John Kades said, adding that toxicology tests will still be performed during the autopsy, ..read more
Actress Brittany Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack returned to a media circus at the couple’s Los Angeles home as news of her tragic death on Sunday broke around the world.
Murphy, 32, died at 10:04 a.m. local time, according to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center spokeswoman Sally Stewart — who refused to reveal any further details of the Clueless star’s untimely demise.
However, online reports suggest that Murphy died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Beverly Hills home she shared with Monjack — where ..read more
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Fans are reacting to news of Brittany Murphy dying Sunday. News of Brittany Murphy dying Sunday sent websites into overdrive accumulating death theories based upon a series of nothing more than question marks. As of late Sunday, cause of death for Murphy still appears to be cardiac arrest, a heart attack. But what caused the 32 [...]
What is really going on in Hollyweird with people dying of cardiac arrest??? Brittany Murphy passed away early Sunday morning December 20th of a heart attack.
More details under the hood
The actress, who was only 32, went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived. Fire officials say they received a call from Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack around 8 a.m. She was pronounced dead on arrival after being taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Murphy is known for her roles ..read more
Actress Brittany Murphy has died aged 32, a Los Angeles hospital spokesman has confirmed. Skip related content
Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre spokeswoman Sally Stewart would not provide a cause of death, or any other information.
Murphy’s publicist, Nicole Perna, released a statement regarding her death.
“In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support,” she said. “It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”
Website TMZ.com says Murphy suffered a cardiac arrest at a home listed as belonging to ..read more
Actress Brittany Murphy has died following a cardiac arrest, according to website TMZ.com. Skip related content
The Los Angeles City Fire Department told TMZ that they received a call at 8am this morning to a home listed as belonging to Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack.
TMZ sources say the 32-year-old actress’ mother discovered her unconscious in the shower.
The website says that when paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR.
They continued CPR en route to Cedars-Sinai ..read more
