Originally Posted By Ursula I also had the chance to visit with her for a period of time due to work reasons. She just struck me as being very sweet, very genuine, and just an overall really nice girl. I was saddened to hear of her passing, too.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF Mick LaSalle, the film critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, wrote an excellent column about her that pretty much sums it all up: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/21/DDNK1B7IAM.DTL&type=movies" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/...e=movies</a> I'd been a fan of hers since just before "Clueless." I think my favorite role would be Daisy in "Girl, Interrupted." It breaks my heart every time I see what Angelina Jolie's Lisa does to her in the movie.
Originally Posted By ecdc I hope no one thinks that comments about how she died are insensitive. I liked her a lot in her movies and thought she was a talented actress. My sympathies to those on LP who have worked with her in the past - it is very sad. And now comes word of a huge amount of prescription drugs found in her home. When are we going to learn? She could have been taking all of these just as the doctor prescribed and it could still kill her.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF But what is a "huge" amount and what drugs are they? If I were to die suddenly today, you would find a dozen different bottles of prescription medications in my dresser drawer. I take ten different medications a day, plus iron supplements. Out of those, there are at least three that could kill or do serious damage to me in an overdose.
Originally Posted By -em >>If I were to die suddenly today, you would find a dozen different bottles of prescription medications in my dresser drawer.<< I'm in the same category... It depends what and for what and how long ago they were prescribed. It's not unusual for people who are in any way "medically dependent" to have what others state as "huge amount". I change drugs a lot so if you dug (since I haven't lately which I know I should..) you could find anywhere from 30-40 different meds in various quantities throughout my house all legally prescribed. Just because you have them doesn't mean you use them..
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA DAR, I feel the same way as you do about the 'natural causes' thing. My guess is that in journalism, 'natural' means -- not from a gun shot, or car accident or fall or some such thing. But I agree -- 'natural causes' and 'age 32' just don't go together.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Just this morning I was looking at the prescription bottles at my bed side wondering what someone would make of them if I kacked it. I haven't opened any of the bottles in months, but I assume someone who didn't know me would look at them and think I had a real heart problem and judging from the over-the counter pain killers might think I had a problem mixing. And looking at the liquor cabinet they might also think I'm a lush (until they noticed all the dust on the bottles, lol). OMG she's mixing Tylenol, Excederine, Digoxin and RUM!
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin mmm...pour a little eggnog over that and you've got a great little pick me up that'll get through the dinner at the in-laws.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Interesting article on the topic: "What, Exactly, Are "Natural Causes"?" <a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2239356/" target="_blank">http://www.slate.com/id/2239356/</a>
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Of course, it doesn't help much that the picture accompanying the article has her with Andy Dick. <a href="http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2009/12/coronors-office-brittany-murphys-bedstand-contained-alarming-amounts-of-prescription-meds.html" target="_blank">http://blog.zap2it.com/thedish...eds.html</a> "According to TMZ's source at the LA County Coroner's office, the meds specifically included Topamax (anti-seizure meds, also prevents migraines), Methylprednisolone (anti-inflammatory), Fluoxetine (depression med), Klonopin (anxiety med), Carbamazepine (tDiabetes and bipolar med), Ativan (anxiety med), Vicoprofen (pain reliever), Propranolol (hypertension), Biaxin (antibiotic), Hydrocodone (pain med) and miscellaneous vitamins. The notes also reveals: "No alcohol containers, paraphernalia or illegal drugs were discovered."
Originally Posted By ecdc Thanks for posting the Slate article. I'll have my last word on this; I really don't want to turn this into a WE's post. A guy I work with died a few days ago. Cause? Accidental overdose of prescription pain medication. All I'm saying is that having 20 prescriptions isn't "natural." Big pharmaceutical is a multi-billion dollar industry. They have no motivation to cure or heal, and every motivation to keep you using their product. I'm not an alternative medicine proponent or anti-science freak. Pills have their place. Prescriptions have their place. And I don't blame anyone for taking them when prescribed by a doctor. But I do think it's a real problem in this country that will have to be addressed at some point.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder The coroner is already p.o.'d and is going to look into the leaks to TMZ. <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/12/la-coroner-roiled-by-leaks-in-brittany-murphy-michael-jackson-cases.html" target="_blank">http://latimesblogs.latimes.co...ses.html</a>
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 When the 4 kids and DH had their wisdom teeth pulled they all got a full prescription for Vicodin. I put it in my dresser drawer so I had control of when they got it. They never needed it. Because of this thread I remembered that I have quite a stash in there and need to get rid of it pronto. Along with various rarely or never used meds it's time to "clean house." I sincerely feel so badly for Brittany's family, losing her so suddenly and then having to deal with the press. So heartbreaking.
Originally Posted By Ursula TMZ has become very powerful within recent months. Either they pay very well and very quietly or people enjoy giving them info just to give them info. Hard to say which, but as much as I hate to admit it, I enjoy watching their show for the humor. I also think they sort-of put stars/the famous/the infamous in their place. What they've been doing to Maria Shriver is hysterical and is, to me, akin to calling the Emperor naked. But, I also think that when it comes to releasing inside info, they need to reign it in a bit. The coroner's office is one place (as well as hospitals) that needs a bit more protection from TMZ.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Feel free to send the vicodin my way. ;-) Just kidding. One thing that being so sick this year has taught me, I prefer to be as drug free as possible!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka (I say this as I sip a cocktail before heading off to see The Burlesque Nutcracker in Seattle, tonight.) ;-)
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <Vicodin. I put it in my dresser drawer so I had control of when they got it. They never needed it. Because of this thread I remembered that I have quite a stash in there and need to get rid of it> I'll take it! I've actually used it when I had a lengthy tattoo session.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LOL! You guys are so funny! I was going to say "I'd better flush it down the toilet" but I didn't think that was eco friendly anymore.
