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• January 02, 2010 - 7:30pm In Recovery... Says:

  I woke up that Sunday morning just two days into my own withdrawals and recovery from my Opiate/Norco addiction and to my husband saying "I'm following the News and you know that Brittany Murphy girl, the one you said is a friend of your cousin's?" I got this huge knot in my stomach and replied, "Uh yeah... Omigod, did she die or something?" and when he said yes... I was just in absolute and complete utter shock! Even more shocked into the reality about the effects of the abuse and lethality of opiates (Oxicontin, Vicodin, Norco, Morphine and the list goes on). That could have been me I thought and broke down... Sadly, I was diagnosed with a dehabilitating disease after nearly dying in a hospital from being septic w/infection. After many months of ER visits and unable to manage my pain/symptoms I finally received a rather devastating diagnosis but learned that it was some ways manageable. I was prescribed Norco (each one equal to two 500 mg strength vicodin) for pain. Unable to physically and mentally cope with my disease I first took the Norco for pain... than I took it to prevent the pain... and when I did not have pain I would continue to take this prescribed medication every day because of the high and the seemingly numbing feeling it would provide to me; I felt able to cope. It got to the point where I'd run out of my prescript early (unfortunately I had a doctor that would give them to me early or provide me with higher dosage whenever I asked and even deterred me from getting help when I came to her and asked her not to prescribe them to me anymore)... I'd borrow pills from friends, family and buy from other sources and when I would run out, Iâ??d even resort to the use of oxicontin (a very deadly and scary drug). It took me a year to realize what was happening to me (and many nights on very high overdose levels of prescription drugs, forcing myself to breath and honestly afraid to fall asleep or that I might not wake up) and to admit to myself that I â??am an addict and I'm abusing my prescript drugs; drugs nonetheless... less than two months to the day that I admitted to my husband that I had a severe problem (by then everyone in my immediate family had started to take notice and concern), and I asked him to take control my prescription and hand them to me like a child until I reach the courage to seek help through a place that provides help of detox and recovery. That day came sooner than I thought and Iâ??m so happy I made the choice of life and to free myself, and my family from my addiction; just two days before the death of Brittany! This isn't just some thing (disease and addiction) that happens in Hollywood. People (hundreds of thousands, maybe millions?) everywhere are either dying from or becoming addicted to drugs of all kinds everyday even when it's not at first non-intentional (I became a victim of my own genetic disease and in the process acquired an addiction)... It can happen to anyone and it hurts everyone! I wish Brittany could have saved herself! All I know is that she died at the age of 32 from â??Cardiac Arrestâ?? and that's NOT NATURAL... She obviously died of something disease related, whether it is the drug addiction disease, eating disorder disease, genetic disease; or combination of the three. So very sad, may she rest in peace and that her family finds peace! If you are a person reading this that may think that they may have any drug or disease related addiction or a eating disorder please be strong enough to seek help, and don't live another day in your battle in fear that you may not wake up to see tomorrow... YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There are so many caring and understanding people in recovery clinics or your primary healthcare that can help get you through, and help you to overcome your disease/addiction. I ask that you put your pride and any embarrassments aside and GET HELP NOW AND NOT PUT IT OFF TO LATER... Brittany ran out of time (she will be missed...), you do not have to do the same...

• December 31, 2009 - 4:06am Mickey Says:

  just want to know how this guy comes before MJ, please!!!!

• December 22, 2009 - 1:36pm alma Says:

  will miss u

• December 21, 2009 - 6:34pm Angela Says:

  I was soooooo sad to here about Britney Murphey's passing she was an incredible actress and so beautiful. Clueless was one of my favorite movies and she was amazing in Just Married w/Ashton Kutcher. She will be missed. My heart and prayers goes out to her husband and loved ones. Ill always love you Brittney....

• December 21, 2009 - 5:19pm Karen Says:

  Also"Kimberly" from diffrent strokes, I 4got her name?

• December 21, 2009 - 5:16pm Karen Says:

  Sorry 2 hear of the tragic loss of Brittany, she did a great job in "just married" her & Ashton had alot of chemistry 2gether. Here r a few more, Rick James, John Ritter, Patrick Swayze, Easy E, Marilyn Monroe, JFK Jr,wife Carolyn Bassett & sis Angela Bassett, Princess Diana (too young 2 die) Big Pun,,John Candy,Luther Vandross,James Brown,John Lennon,Marvin Gaye, Richie Vallens, there r so many blessings we need 2 thank God for.. Even if some only shined amonst us very briefly, they still shine on forever in our hearts & in their movies,music,and or Talents they shared & left us 2 be grateful 4 what we have, when we have it, u never know when it's time to go! Gods Blessings 2 all, Merry Christmas to Bittany's family, sorry for your loss at this time of year, but to keep your heads up, she is smiling down on you,& thanks you for loving her so dearly.

• December 21, 2009 - 4:07pm Jeanne Says:

  I'm fell so sad for all the family, the media will blow this out. She was so sweet and insperational. She always Has That gleem and sparkle in her eyes...she's in heaven in a peaceful place...

• December 21, 2009 - 4:02pm Gianna Says:

  I'm deeply saddened that Brittany has passed away.She was a really wonderful and bubbly actress who has done a ton of great movies, especially Clueless. My heart goes out to her husband and her family.

• December 21, 2009 - 2:32pm savannahpena Says:

  i was supprised when i seen that brittney murphy past away. i loved her in all her movies she was such a good actress and was so beautiful and seemed so outgoing my prayers and love go to her family and friends. may she rest in peace and she will always be in my heart. you will be completely missed!!

• December 21, 2009 - 1:25pm lori Says:

  I LOVED BRITTNEY !!!! me and my little girls have seen all her movies and adore her. My heart goes out to her family. But as much as we are all sad right now Brittney is in a amazing place and is the happiest she has ever been. we love u Brittney !!!!!

• December 21, 2009 - 1:23pm Lisa Dorsey Says:

  I'm very sorry for your family's lost. I truly enjoyed her in the movie Clueless. She will be missed. St Petersburg, Fl.

• December 21, 2009 - 11:25am Barbara Says:

  I am so sad for her family and dear friends. She was a spark of life, a wonderful actress and 1 of my favorites. This death touches our (fans) life just as hard. I have cried all morning and truely wish the family condolence and solitude this Christmas. Again, so sorry for your loss. She will be forever missed!! Rest in peace child of God. Love, Barbara Hann, Clearwater FL

• December 21, 2009 - 10:29am Aminah Says:

  My condolances goes to Brittney Murphy's family and friend, i just want to say that she was a wonderfull actress and a loving person. She has been a role model to me since i'v watched her movie clueless, she will always be remembered and always be loved. x x Aminah x x

• December 21, 2009 - 12:42am sandy Says:

  To the family and husband of the DEVASTATING loss of a beautiful, in and out, lady,Brittany Murphy.goes to show, when God is ready, he's ready, there is a reason for everything. we don't need and usually don't know. we may not be able to able handle it. God bless you all and many prayers from lots of us here in rhode island......sorry for your devastating loss. Sandy

• December 21, 2009 - 12:29am sandy Says:

  DUDE...what a loss. I can understand tho, being an addict, all i can say is "YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT LOSS". but you gave some back..PROUD OF u & LOVE U, DJ AM FOREVER AND A DAY !!!! Sandy

• December 20, 2009 - 10:46pm amanda smith Says:

  I've seen all of Brittnay Murphey's work and she was an incredible acctress she will be deeply missed. She will watch over her loved one's from heaven along with all of the star's that left earth at such a young age like marilyn monroe who died at 32, dj am, heath ledger and so on.

• December 20, 2009 - 9:17pm Anonimus Says:

  THIS AN APPOINTMENT WITH GOD, YOU CAN"T MISS AND YOU CAN CANCEL, no matter what, when is time is time. May you be happy in heaven with God. RIP Brittany

• December 20, 2009 - 6:11pm Leslie Says:

  Bob, by dying too soon they mean, died fairly young. That's why I didn't get why they had 80 year olds on this list. It's a tragedy when someone dies but in no comparison to someone that only lived through their teens. I was disappointed at the list.

• December 20, 2009 - 4:25pm TONYA Says:

  I was upset not to see the great Patrick Swayze is this....

• December 20, 2009 - 4:06pm Frances Says:

  Soeey to here aabout the star's are dying to early.

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