After her burial on Christmas Eve, Brittany Murphy’s family issued the following statement: “Today a wife, a daughter, a niece, a cousin, a family member and dear friend to thousands was laid to rest. Brittany was an incredibly loving and passionate person and an artist to her core — she loved acting, singing, dancing, and performing. There are no words that can truly express the devastation felt by Brittany’s husband, mother, and everyone who attended the intimate service.
“At the funeral, Simon [Monjack, Murphy's husband] described his loving relationship with Brittany and how she was his best friend and soul mate. He went on to say that mystery is the nature of love, and you never know when or where it will strike or how quickly it will be taken from you. He also said that he knows the closeness and beauty of their love will live on forever.
“Several of Brittany’s closest friends and her cousin also recalled their favorite memories, concluding with an excerpt from The Little Prince, one of her favorite books.
“Brittany’s body was interred at Forest Lawn at twilight with the reading of the Kaddish and the singing of Amazing Grace. A bright light that lit the world is forever dimmed, but will live on in the hearts of those that Brittany touched.
“Christmas was Brittany’s favorite holiday. So the family asks that all those who wish to honor her light a candle and remember the beautiful angel that entertained, enlightened, and made the world a better place.”
More on Murphy at EW.com:
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What? Is this a joke?
Brittney Murphy’s dead? No way! How could she be dead?
If this is a joke it’s a pretty mean one and I don’t appreciate it one darn bit. Brittney Murphy’s a fine actress and she made me laugh so many times when I was feeling down. Don’t go making up stuff about her.
Are you for real? She died 4 days ago…
they wouldn’t joke about a truly genuine good actor that died recently… such a shame
I liked Ramen Girl. And Sin City. And Uptown Girls. Didn’t like the promos for Don’t say a word” because crazy chicks scare me.
No Joke She Passed On The 20th Google It
I will miss you Brittany.
And that Nazi-Pope is still alive!
Does anybody know if anyone of her former co-stars were there?
Did Mike Judge attend the funeral?
I remember Brittany in DROP DEAD GORGEOUS…”Here’s Peter as Liza…Here’s Peter as Madonna…Here’s Peter as BARBARA! Dad, Peter’s GAY…..GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!” I love you Brittany for the countless classics from my college years! FREEWAY GIRL,INTERRUPTED CLUELESS DON’T SAY A WORD DROP DEAD GORGEOUS I celebrate you and miss you…
It’s hard to understand why she passed away at a young age, she seemed healthy to me.
i loved her.. great irish name…. murphy.. god bless her…xxxxxx
such a sad lost. praying for her family. rip. great actress
My prayers are with her family and friends,Rest In Peace Beautiful Angel you will always be remembered not only for your talant but that amazing laugh
its really sad 2 hear that shes no more…..I’ll remember her for her both serious and comedy roles…..Rest In Peace Brittany….with love….
Its a real loss to hollywood.She was a very young and good actress. REST IN PEACE Brittany. With love..
I heard Chris Brown beat her to death.
I just found out today that she has moved on to a better place.
I give to the family my prayers and my heart goes out to them in their time of need.
Ralph Carey TSgt, Retired.