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Brittany Murphy death certificate released

By Carla Bevan on Wednesday 30 December 2009

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Brittany Murphy's official death certificate was released yesterday by the Los Angeles Country Coroner, but contains as many questions as it does answers.

BRITTANY MUPRHY RETROSPECTIVE

The star passed away aged just 32 on 20 December, and her family - and many fans - have been waiting ever since to discover what exactly caused her death. But if they were hoping for some closure this week, it looks like they'll have to wait a little longer.

The cause of death on the certificate is listed as 'deferred' and the manner of death as 'pending investigation', according to gossip site TMZ.com, which posted a copy of the official certificate online as soon as it was released.

Results from a number of toxicology, histological and neurological tests will not be available for another four to six weeks, which would explain the many gaps on the death certificate.

In addition to the lack of conclusion about what caused Brittany's untimely passing, however, are other anomalies on the certificate, including the fact her father is listed as 'unknown'. Although the two were estranged, Angelo Bertolotti has come forward since his daughter died to pay his respects, telling reporters: 'She was just an absolute doll since she was born. Her personality was always outward. Everybody loved her - people that made movies with her, people on a cruise - they all loved her. She was just a regular gal.'

Bertolotti, 83, declined to attend his daughter's funeral on Christmas Eve, saying it would upset her mother and he had no intention of doing that.

With the public interest in Brittany showing no sign of waning, it has been reported that tracks from her unfinished music album may yet be released as a final tribute to the star.

As well as showing off her vocal talents in films like Happy Feet and Little Black Book, Brittany sang on Paul Oakenfold's 2006 hit Faster Kill Pussycat and had hoped to follow up that single's success with an album of her own.

'People are definitely interested in Brittany and her story. Depending on what she may have recorded and what kind of quality it is, she could end up having a hit song or two,' a music executive was quoted as telling E! Online this week.

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Wednesday 30 December 2009

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Why do celebs always seem to have so many unanswered questions when they die. It never seems to be a simple death.
Glad I'm not a celeb, really doesn't seem like a great lifestyle at all. Even when it's over it's never quite finished.
Comment by anna on December 30 16:22

i can't believe she gone, she will def be remembered for her good talent
Comment by stacey on December 30 22:56

you were an amazing young lady brit, yo shone on everyone who met you... the world will miss you but the heavens will open up wide to accept you we will now have a beautifull bright shinng angel watching over us all, love to those who knew you and greatest sympathy to your friends and family and your husband to, miss you we all will.xxx
Comment by krissy poulton on December 31 00:33

I think she must have been taking some sort of slimming aid I'm almost sure of it because her weight use to flautuate.
Comment by Yolanda on December 31 21:29

It is a tragic story. At just 32 years of age a fantastic, talented woman died. I feel for her family because of all the pain of waiting they must have to be going through. Her vocal talents where extraordinary and she was a very talented young girl. She has gone to a good place now and may she rest in peace.

Comment by Ella on January 04 17:39