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[[Brittany Murphy]] was born on November 10, 1977, in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. Her parents, Sharon Kathleen Murphy and Angelo Joseph Bertolotti, divorced when she was two years old, and Murphy was raised by her mother in [[Edison, New Jersey]]. She had a passion for performing from a young age and began taking singing and acting classes when she was four. | [[Brittany Murphy]] was born on November 10, 1977, in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. Her parents, Sharon Kathleen Murphy and Angelo Joseph Bertolotti, divorced when she was two years old, and Murphy was raised by her mother in [[Edison, New Jersey]]. She had a passion for performing from a young age and began taking singing and acting classes when she was four. | ||
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Revision as of 01:32, 8 November 2025
Early Life
Brittany Murphy was born on November 10, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents, Sharon Kathleen Murphy and Angelo Joseph Bertolotti, divorced when she was two years old, and Murphy was raised by her mother in Edison, New Jersey. She had a passion for performing from a young age and began taking singing and acting classes when she was four.
Career
Murphy's career began in the late 1980s when she landed a role in the television series Drexell's Class. However, her breakthrough role came in 1995 when she was cast as Tai Frasier in the hit film Clueless. This role catapulted her to fame and led to a series of successful roles in films such as Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, and Sin City.
In addition to her film career, Murphy also had a successful voice acting career. She was the voice of Luanne Platter on the long-running animated series King of the Hill and also voiced Gloria the penguin in the animated film Happy Feet.
Personal Life
Murphy was known for her bubbly personality and her unique, raspy voice. She was married to British screenwriter Simon Monjack from 2007 until her death in 2009.
Death and Legacy
Murphy died suddenly at her home in Los Angeles on December 20, 2009. The cause of death was pneumonia, with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication. Her death was ruled accidental.
Despite her untimely death, Murphy left a lasting legacy in Hollywood. Her performances in films like Clueless and 8 Mile are still celebrated today, and she is remembered for her talent, her spirit, and her unique voice.