Actress Brittany Murphy died of cardiac arrest on Sunday morning at the age of 32.

TMZ reported earlier today that Brittany’s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. The Associated Press reports that the Los Angeles Fire Department then responded to a 911 call from the home of Brittany’s husband, screenwriter Simon Monjack. She was pronounced dead at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Brittany’s family via her rep says, “The sudden loss of our beloved Brittany is a terrible tragedy. She was our daughter, our wife, our love and a shining star. We ask you to respect our privacy at this time.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brittany’s family and friends. Brittany was a beautiful and charismatic actress, who, with her unique senior of humor and charm, made us laugh and fall in love with each character that she played.