Brittany Murphy's devastated dad has blasted bosses of the cemetery where the actress is buried - for refusing to allow him to visit her grave. Angelo Bertolotti visited Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills on Monday and asked staff to direct him to his daughter's final resting place.

However, he insists he was shown to the main office and then refused access to the site - even after offering to provide documentary proof he is Murphy's dad, according to TMZ.com.

Bertolotti - who wanted to place a special trinket on the grave - tells the website he was "raging" after staf...

Officials at the foundation set up in Brittany Murphy's name following her death in December have vowed to hand back all donations - after reporters discovered it is not registered as an official charity. The Clueless star's husband Simon Monjack created The Brittany Murphy Foundation in honor of the actress - who died of a cardiac arrest aged 32 - in a bid to raise funds for art education.

However TMZ.com reports that the foundation is in name only - as it has not legally registered as a charity with the state of California.

Following requests for comment by TMZ.com, the website w...

The last film tragic actress Brittany Murphy made before her death is set for release this summer. The Clueless star passed away on December 20th after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home.

She finished shooting psychological thriller Abandoned in June last year with co-stars Dean Cain and Mimi Rogers - in which she plays a woman who receives a ransom demand after her boyfriend mysteriously disappears. Distribution company Anchor Bay Entertainment has now bought the rights to the film for a North American release, bringing Murphy back to the big screen months after her...

Brittany Murphy told her mother Sharon she loved her the morning of her passing because the actress knew she was dying, according to her widower.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled earlier this week the star's primary cause of death was pneumonia, with contributing factors of anemia and "multiple drug intoxication".

Her husband Simon Monjack believed the 32 year old had contracted laryngitis, and he and Murphy's mom were nursing in their shared Hollywood Hills home, expecting her to make a full recovery.

But Monjack insists Murphy knew she was dying the morning she suffe...

Brittany Murphy's death could have been prevented if she had only visited her doctor after falling ill with what she thought was a bout of influenza. The 32-year-old "Clueless" star passed away on December 20 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office declared the actress' death accidental, listing community acquired pneumonia as the primary cause of death.

The coroners' report, which was released on Thursday, stated anemia and "multiple drug intoxication" were also contributing factors.

And Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winte...

Movie executives at Warner Brothers are firing back at "false, reprehensible, and defamatory" accusations leveled at them by actress Brittany Murphy's widower.

Producer Simon Monjack has hinted he's planning to file a wrongful-death suit against the movie studio bosses for allegedly firing the actress from "Happy Feet 2" two weeks before her death.

He claims she suffered a heart attack as a result of stress related to being let go from the project. Monjack recently told TheDailyBeast.com, "They killed her... She was devastated. All she wanted to do was to make movies. She was waiting ...

Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack has opened up about the death of the Clueless star - blaming her demise on the pressures of Hollywood.

The actress, 32, died on December 20 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home. She was laid to rest on Christmas Eve, but the cause of her death has been deferred pending toxicology results.

Monjack and his mother-in-law Sharon have now spoken out for an upcoming talk show - and the British director is convinced the Tinseltown lifestyle led to his wife's death.

In an emotional interview with Larry King, he says: "You w...

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Tragic actress Brittany Murphy was battling to beat the blues and a cold in time for Christmas in what has become her last interview.

The Just Married star, who died suddenly on December 20, chatted to In Touch magazine reporter Amy Webber, who reveals the star looked "pale and thin" on December 3 at a party in Los Angeles.

She told Webber she was looking forward to getting away from Los Angeles for Christmas and was planning a family holiday in New York with her husband Simon Monjack before kick starting her acting career in 2010.

The publication reports Murphy appeared to have an...

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Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack has accused the media of publishing unfair stories about him following his wife's tragic death - insisting the press is targeting him because he is not an attractive Hollywood star.

Murphy passed away earlier this month after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles.

Monjack is adamant many of the reports that have surfaced after Murphy's death have been unfairly negative, with some publications detailing his past financial problems and calling him a "conman."

And the British screenwriter is convinced he is bei...

Producer Scott Chambers worried tragic actress Brittany Murphy was too ill to work over the summer after turning up on the set of Abandon looking skinny and frail.

The psychological thriller was one of the Clueless star's final projects before she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on Sunday, aged just 32.

An autopsy was carried out on Monday but the cause of death has yet to be determined.

Murphy's husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, insisted the actress had not been taking any dangerous drugs prior to her passing, but revealed she had been diagnosed with a non-life-threaten...

Brittany Murphy's estranged father is refusing to attend her Christmas Eve funeral - because he doesn't want to see the body of his tragic daughter.

The Clueless star passed away at the age of 32 on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home. An autopsy was carried out on Monday but the cause of death has yet to be released.

Her husband, Simon Monjack, denied reports the star was taking a dangerous amount of prescription drugs, but did reveal she had been diagnosed with a non-life-threatening heart murmur and had battled laryngitis earlier this year. It is als...

Brittany Murphy's music career could get a boost from beyond the grave - label executives are reportedly on the hunt for previously-unheard songs recorded by the star before her untimely death.

The "Clueless" actress embarked on a pop career in 2006 when she teamed up with dance DJ Paul Oakenfold and released the hit track "Faster Kill Pussycat".

She also showed off her vocal talents on the soundtrack for animated movie "Happy Feet", and now record bosses are searching for any hidden gems Murphy may have made to include on a possible posthumous release.

A source tells E! Online's M...

Bosses at a top DVD rental company have issued an emergency recall for promotional posters for the Brittany Murphy movie "Deadline" - because they feature the late actress posing lifeless in a bathtub.

Redbox executives sent out the marketing material prior to Murphy's tragic death on Sunday, but now officials are working fast to remove the posters from their 19,000 kiosks across the U.S. fearing the image is in poor taste. TMZ.com reports the task will take up to 10 days to complete.

The "Clueless" actress was found unconscious in the shower at her Hollywood Hills home and was pronou...

Late actress Brittany Murphy is to be buried on Christmas Eve. The Clueless star passed away on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home, aged just 32.

According to RadarOnline.com, her funeral is to be held on December 24th at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Hollywood Hills, California. The service is listed as "strictly private".

The cause of Murphy's death has been "deferred" pending toxicology results, although an autopsy on her body was completed on Monday. Officials previously stated they believe the star died from natural causes.

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Brittany Murphy's husband has spoken out to dismiss rumors the late actress was taking a cocktail of prescription drugs before her sudden death - insisting none of her medications could have "endangered" her.

The Clueless star passed away on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home, aged just 32. Documents from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office - leaked online this week - alleged officials found a variety of prescription pills in her home, including anti-seizure medication Topamax, Fluoxetine, which is used to treat depression, anti-anxiety medication At...

Producers behind upcoming movie "The Caller" dropped late actress Brittany Murphy from the project over concerns about her husband's influence on the star, according to director Michael Z. Gordon.

Local reports suggested Murphy was proving to be difficult on the set of "The Caller" in Puerto Rico and that her husband, Simon Monjack, had been fighting with locals.

Murphy's representative blasted the reports, claiming the decision to quit the film was down to "creative differences".

The blonde actress was replaced by "Twilight" star Rachelle Lefevre and Gordon subsequently hired Murp...

The Los Angeles Coroner's office has launched an investigation to determine who is responsible for leaking confidential documents regarding the death of actress Brittany Murphy.

The 32-year-old star died after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home on Sunday. A confidential report obtained and released online by TMZ.com detailed notes written by the Coroner's office.

The documents, allegedly written by an official named as Investigator Blacklock, reveal Murphy "had been complaining of shortness of breath and severe abdominal pain" for seven to 10 days prior to her de...

Brittany Murphy's grieving husband has spoken of his devastation for the first time since his wife's tragic death on Sunday - insisting his "world was destroyed."

Simon Monjack, who married the Clueless star in 2007, confirmed that his mother-in-law Sharon found Murphy "unresponsive" in the bathroom after growing concerned over how long she had been in there. He tells Access Hollywood, "Sharon went into the bathroom because she had been in there a long time. Her mom screamed for me and I ran. Then called 911."

And despite reports that his wife had been severely ill on the morning of...

The cause of Brittany Murphy's sudden death has been "deferred" pending further tests, following the completion of an autopsy on her body.

Examinations carried out on Monday - just a day after Murphy suffered a cardiac arrest at her Los Angeles home - found there was no evidence of foul play, reports TMZ.com.

Sources tell the website the Los Angeles County coroner will wait for the result of a toxicology report and a study of the actress' organs, tissues and brain, before releasing the cause of her death in four to six weeks time.

Insiders claim Murphy's body appeared "normal" and ...

Teen star Dakota Fanning has paid tribute to tragic actress Brittany Murphy, her co-star in 2003 movie Uptown Girls.

Fanning was just nine when she lined up alongside Murphy, who played her childlike nanny in the comedy.

However, she remembers the experience well, and cherishes the time she spent with the late star.

Fanning says, "My thoughts go out to her family and friends. I am just very grateful that I had the chance to work with her."

Murphy died from a cardiac arrest at her Los Angeles home on Sunday. She was just 32.

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Brittany Murphy's sudden death yesterday at the young age of 32 has caused a lot of speculation online. Foul play is not suspected, according to officials from the Los Angeles Coroner's office.

It's believed the star suffered from diabetes, and according to her family she was ill prior to her death. She was reportedly found by her mother Sunday morning unconscious in the shower with a pool of vomit nearby, and a source tells TMZ.com there were "a lot of prescriptions" in the house.

Some websites mention anorexia may have contributed to her death, even though in 2006 the actress den...

Brittany Murphy first came to the attention of film audiences as Tai, one of Alicia Silverstone's airhead friends, in the 1995 comedy Clueless. She has also played a resident at a mental institution (Girl, Interrupted), was cast opposite Eminem in 8 Mile, and was one of the lead voices (Gloria) in Happy Feet.

The star is said to have been taking prescription medication for flu-like symptoms before her death on Sunday, Dec. 20, at age 32. Murphy is said to have gone into full cardiac arrest by the time paramedics arrived at the scene to administer CPR.

In honor of a star whose life w...

Brittany Murphy was severely ill on the morning she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest, according to a new report. The Clueless star is said to have been taking prescription medication for flu-like symptoms, according to TMZ.com.

The gossip website reports that Murphy began vomiting on Sunday morning, before alerting relatives that she was feeling unwell. She was reportedly found by her mother, Sharon, later that morning unconscious in the shower, with a pool of vomit nearby, and a source tells the site there were "a lot of prescriptions" in the house. Illegal drugs are not believed to ha...

The sudden death of Brittany Murphy "appears to be natural" and foul play is not suspected, according to officials from the Los Angeles Coroner's office.

Hollywood was in shock on Sunday as the news broke of the Clueless actress' passing at her home. A spokesperson for L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center confirmed the star was dead on arrival at the hospital, but refused to give any other details.

However, online reports suggest Murphy was found unconscious in the shower by her mother, and had suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. Nevertheless, despite not revealing any further details of...

Actress Brittany Murphy has died at the age of 32 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Los Angeles home, according to a report on TMZ.com.

Murphy reportedly died early on Sunday morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived.

A source from The Los Angeles City Fire Department tells the website an emergency call was made at 8:00 am local time from a phone number listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack.

The actress, best known for her roles in Clueless and 8 Mile, was reportedly taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead ...

Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack was taken to the hospital on Saturday after falling ill on a flight to Los Angeles.

The couple flew into the city's LAX airport from Puerto Rico and the British screenwriter was taken straight to a medical center upon landing after doctors found him incoherent, according to TMZ.com.

The website reports that Murphy believed her husband was suffering an asthma attack, but worried medics insisted on taking Monjack to a nearby hospital.

There was no update on his condition as WENN went to press. The pair wed in 2007.

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Cougar Town premiered on ABC last week, shining the spotlight on a subject that has fascinated young men since the beginning of time. Courtney Cox is a perfect choice to head the cast, but unfortunately that seems to be where the good decisions end. The only other cougar on this show is Christa Miller (the sort-of attractive female friend from The Drew Carey Show), and she's not so much a cougar as she is someone who inspires the phrase "She must have been hot back in her prime." The female cast is rounded out by Busy Philipps, who is certainly attractive, but only 30 and still far removed ...

Ashton Kutcher is one of those actors that the general public loves to hate yet secretly loves. He is a leading man with striking looks who has made numerous successful films; he has more than 1 million followers on Twitter; he is married to Demi Moore and he comes across as being a genuinely nice human being. Yet the phrase, "Want to see the new Ashton Kutcher movie with me?" tends to make people want to expunge their last meal.

As with any performer, not everything that Kutcher does is a gem of a move. The collective work of Kutcher isn't exactly Oscar worthy, but most of what he do...