After the untimely death of Brittany Murphy, there were speculations about what caused the 32-year-old actress to go into cardiac arrest. According to TMZ.com, Murphy's mother told paramedics that Murphy had suffered from diabetes. According to the report, Murphy had type 2 diabetes but "people involved in the case doubt her condition caused her death." Prescription medications were found in Murphy's home and sources told TMZ that she had recently been ill.http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/21/brittany-murphy-cardiac-arrest-diabetes-vomit-autopsy-coroner/

Brittany Murphy died at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. Authorities said the actress, who starred in 8 Mile, Clueless and Sin City, collapsed and was found in her shower. Following her death, rumors circulated that Murphy died of an overdose. TMZ.com reported that her husband Simon Monjack opposed having an autopsy done, but the coroner is the one to make the decision. As of December 21, 2009, an autopsy and toxicology report were being prepared. The family requested privacy during this time and funeral arrangements for Murphy had not yet been announced.http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00029678.html