Actress Brittany Murphy died early today after going into cardiac arrest, law enforcement sources said. Los Angeles city firefighters responded to “a medical request” at Murphy’s home in the 1800 block of Rising Glen Road in West Hollywood – Latimes reports. Murphy, 32, was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Murphy starred in films including “Clueless,” “8 Mile” and “Don’t Say a Word.”

UPDATE 3:11 PM ET — Sources tell TMZ Brittany Murphy’s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. We’re told when paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — several miles away — and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

We’re told the LA County Coroner’s is picking up Murphy’s body from Cedars later today and will launch a death investigation.

UPDATE 4:00 PM ET — We’re also told the LAPD has launched a death investigation.

UPDATE 4:07 PM ET — A rep for Murphy tells TMZ, “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”

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