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10:40 AM ET, December 21, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Murphy Sick and Vomiting Just Before She Died  —  Brittany Murphy was very ill in the hours before she went into cardiac arrest and died, sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told Murphy was taking prescription meds for flu-like symptoms she had been experiencing for several days.
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TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy Dies  —  Brittany Murphy died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived, multiple sources tell TMZ.  —  She was 32.  —  A 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband …
Brittany Murphy / TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy's Husband Doesn't Want Autopsy  —  Brittany Murphy's husband, Simon Monjack, told hospital staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center he did not want an autopsy performed on his deceased wife, multiple sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told, however, despite Monjack's wishes …
Sharon Waxman / The Wrap:
EXCLUSIVE: Brittany Murphy ‘Barely There’ on Recent Movie  —  Her character had to be rewritten to accommodate her erratic behavior on the set  —  Actress Brittany Murphy, who died at 32 on Sunday, had been fired from her last film just two weeks ago, and had lost consciosuness during shooting …
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Foul Play Not Suspected in Brittany Murphy's Death  —  Brittany Murphy's sudden death at age 32 is under investigation by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, which will conduct an autopsy “as soon as possible,” an official tells PEOPLE.  —  No cause of death has yet been determined …
Popeater:
Brittany Murphy Likely Died From Natural Causes, Says Coroner  —  Fans and friends were shocked by the untimely death of actress Brittany Murphy on Sunday morning.  The ‘Clueless’ and ‘Girl, Interrupted’ actress went into full cardiac arrest, and paramedics were unable to revive her.
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LATimes / L.A. NOW:
L.A. police investigate death of Brittany Murphy
Discussion: Hollywood Crush and Celebritology
CNN:
Actress Brittany Murphy dead at 32
Hollywood Reporter:
Confirmed: Brittany Murphy dies
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter and EW.com
RADAR:
BREAKING NEWS: Brittany Murphy Dead
Discussion: Popeater, E! Online and Us Weekly
AceShowBiz.com:
Promo of ‘Survivor’ 20: Heroes and Villains  —  The show's 20 best castaways are back for ‘revenge’ and ‘redemption’ in the ‘biggest battle in the survivor history’.  —  It is now confirmed that the twentieth edition of “Survivor” will be an All-Star cast.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and lalate news
Richard Johnson / New York Post:
Brown's a gent to strippers  —  Chris Brownfinally got a break — when he unwittingly found himself at Greenhouse with girls from topless club FlashDancers.  A source said, “When 86 gorgeous girls turned up, Chris Brown, who just happened to be there, looked delighted.  And he has an eye for the Latinas.”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Socialite Life
Linda Marx / People.com:
Source: Tiger Woods Sets Sail from Florida  —  Tiger Woods and a group of buddies, including some golfers, have left North Palm Beach, according to a source who has seen the golfer's 155-ft. luxury yacht.  —  “Tiger's boat Privacy has been docked at Old Port Cove in North Palm Beach for more than a week,” the source tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: lalate news and SPORTSbyBROOKS
People.com:
PHOTO: Kevin Federline Works as Canadian Border Guard - for a Movie  —  Kevin Federline lost out on a role in the latest American Pie movie - playing himself.  —  “They called me up and asked if I was interested,” Federline, 31, tells PEOPLE.  “I was up for a different part originally, but then they didn't want me playing myself.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Evi Quaid Arrested In Texas  —  Evi Quaid was arrested in Marfa, Texas on Saturday, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  A bench warrant was issued for Evi and husband Randy on December 15 after they were no shows at yet another court appearance, stemming from their arrest for skipping out on a pricey hotel bill.
Richard Johnson / New York Post:
How Tiger hid his prowling  —  Tiger Woodsused to enjoy going to topless bars, but he always pretended he was a wide-eyed innocent who'd never seen a stripper before, sources say.  —  Before his fateful Thanksgiving car crash, Woods made regular trips to Scores whenever he was in town, according to the mammary mecca's former manager,
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