Clueless alum Breckin Meyer pays tribute to 'angel' Brittany Murphy on 10th anniversary of her death
Emmy-nominated writer Breckin Meyer paid tribute to his 'angelic' castmate in Clueless and King of the Hill - Brittany Murphy - on the 10th anniversary of her untimely death at age 32.
'10 years ago this magical, fantabulous angel left us WAY too early. She was so crazy talented and the sweetest lil fairy ya ever could meet,' the 45-year-old actor wrote on Friday.
'Full Disclosure: Travis kisses Tai on the head because Brit and I knew each other for years before Clueless and she was always like a lil sister to me. Missing Brit lots today.'
RIP: Emmy-nominated writer Breckin Meyer (L) paid tribute to his 'angelic' castmate in Clueless and King of the Hill - Brittany Murphy (R) - on the 10th anniversary of her untimely death at age 32 (pictured in 2000)
The 45-year-old actor wrote on Friday: '10 years ago this magical, fantabulous angel left us WAY too early. She was so crazy talented and the sweetest lil fairy ya ever could meet'
Cruel Intentions alum Ryan Phillippe commented on Breckin's Instagram post with a prayer hands emoji, and The Craft alum Robin Tunney wrote: 'She was so talented and always kind. What a loss.'
Kathy Najimy worked with Murphy in King of the Hill and the 1998 film Zack and Reba, and she tweeted that she 'misses her beyond words.'
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'Breckin this is beautiful. Thank You. Of the many people that I've lost in my life losing #BrittanyMurphy still hurts the most daily,' the 62-year-old Hocus Pocus alum wrote.
'[Worked and played with her] for 13 [years], every week...then [played] her mom in a film. Too soon too young [and for] the painfully wrong reasons. Miss her beyond words!'
Cruel Intentions alum Ryan Phillippe commented on Breckin's Instagram post with a prayer hands emoji, and The Craft alum Robin Tunney wrote: 'She was so talented and always kind. What a loss'
'Still hurts': Kathy Najimy worked with Murphy in King of the Hill and the 1998 film Zack and Reba, and she tweeted that she 'misses her beyond words'
'I met her once': SAG Award nominee Craig Bierko highlighted the Atlanta-born actress' character recalling 'a warmth, immediacy and lack of self importance rare enough to represent a standard even after all these years'
SAG Award nominee Craig Bierko highlighted the Atlanta-born actress' character recalling 'a warmth, immediacy and lack of self importance rare enough to represent a standard even after all these years.'
Former E! News reporter Maria Menounos fondly remembered running into Brittany at red carpet events.
'Just seeing it's been ten years since we lost the beautiful and talented #BrittanyMurphy,' the 41-year-old Daytime Emmy-winning producer tweeted.
'Loved interviewing her.'
Memories: Former E! News reporter Maria Menounos fondly remembered running into Brittany at red carpet events (pictured in 2006)
The 41-year-old Daytime Emmy-winning producer tweeted: 'Just seeing it's been ten years since we lost the beautiful and talented #BrittanyMurphy...Loved interviewing her'
'Family, love, and Liza Minnelli': Three-time Emmy-winning writer David Wild 'had the pleasure of writing for' Murphy, whom he called 'a sweet & open-hearted person'
Three-time Emmy-winning writer David Wild 'had the pleasure of writing for' Murphy, whom he called 'a sweet & open-hearted person.'
Fandom co-founder Jamie Iovine lamented how great the ex-girlfriend of Ashton Kutcher would have been at voicing King of the Hill's Luanne in a big-screen spin-off.
GLAAD award-winning filmmaker River Gallo placed roses on Brittany's grave on Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills.
What could have been? Fandom co-founder Jamie Iovine lamented how great the ex-girlfriend of Ashton Kutcher would have been at voicing King of the Hill's Luanne in a big-screen spin-off
Paid respects: GLAAD award-winning filmmaker River Gallo placed roses on Brittany's grave on Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills
And Las Vegas publicist Tricia McCrone shared two vintage snaps of herself hanging with Murphy captioned: 'I miss you BAM! #10yrstoday #BrittanyMurphy'
And Las Vegas publicist Tricia McCrone shared two vintage snaps of herself hanging with Murphy captioned: 'I miss you BAM! #10yrstoday #BrittanyMurphy.'
Aside from the Fox animated sitcom and Clueless, Brittany took on serious roles in dramas like Girl Interrupted, Riding in Cars with Boys, Spun, 8 Mile, Don't Say a Word, and Sin City.
Murphy (born Bertolotti) also easily managed starring in lighter fare such as Uptown Girls, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Just Married, and Happy Feet.
Chicken dinner: Aside from the Fox animated sitcom and Clueless, Brittany took on serious roles in dramas like Girl Interrupted (pictured), Riding in Cars with Boys, Spun, 8 Mile, Don't Say a Word, and Sin City
Alongside Dakota Fanning (R): Murphy (born Bertolotti) also easily managed starring in lighter fare such as Uptown Girls (pictured), Drop Dead Gorgeous, Just Married, and Happy Feet
Foul play? Fans still speculate over the Broadway thespian's death from pneumonia with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple prescription drug intoxication (pictured in 2009)
Fans still speculate over the Broadway thespian's death from pneumonia with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple prescription drug intoxication.
Five months later, Brittany's widower Simon Monjack was found dead of acute pneumonia and severe anemia at the same Hollywood Hills residence.
In both cases, Murphy's mother Sharon, who was living with the couple, was said to be present.
- Breckin Meyer on Instagram: “10 years ago this magical, fantabulous angel left us WAY too early. She was so crazy talented and the sweetest lil fairy ya ever could…�
- kathy najimy on Twitter: "Breckin this is beautiful. ThankYou. Of the many people that I’ve lost in my life losing #BrittanyMurphy still hurts the most daily. Workd & playd w/her for 13 yrs, every week...then playd her mom in a fil ...
- Craig Bierko on Twitter: "I met with her once just as her popularity was cresting - a moment that, in my experience, defines character. I recall vividly a warmth, immediacy and lack of self importance rare enough to represent a standard even aft ...
- MARIA MENOUNOS on Twitter: "Just seeing it’s been ten years since we lost the beautiful and talented #BrittanyMurphy here we are on the red carpet. Loved interviewing her.… https://t.co/bre25QXfVC"
- David Wild on Twitter: "Had the pleasure of writing for #BrittanyMurphy a few times before she left this world way too young 10 years ago. She was such a sweet & open-hearted person. I remember a series of long, late-hour calls talking about ...
- Jamie Iovine on Twitter: "It’s really understated how amazing the character of Luanne from King of the Hill was. It’s a shame if they ever make a movie we will never get another Luanne performance. #brittanymurphy… https://t.co ...
- River Gallo on Instagram: “Today from sunrise to sundown, 5 people came to pay their respects and celebrate Brittany Murphy’s life and legacy at her grave in Los…�
- Tricia McCrone on Instagram: “I miss you BAM! #10yrstoday #BrittanyMurphy�
