Brittany Murphy remains to be remembered by her co-stars almost 15 years after her demise.
In a heartfelt dialog on the Nonetheless Right here Hollywood podcast, hosted by Steve Kmetko, actor Breckin Meyer shared enduring recollections of his late Clueless co-star.
Reflecting on her premature passing, he expressed his remorse at not having the ability to witness what Murphy might have completed within the years that adopted. “Britt passed away as an adult, but she’s one of those people who I always think about. I wish I could see what she would have done now,” he shared.
Murphy died on Dec. 20, 2009, after collapsing within the toilet of her Hollywood Hills dwelling. The L.A. County coroner later concluded that the actress had died of pneumonia, mixed with anemia and “multiple drug intoxication” from prescription and over-the-counter treatment. She was 32.
The actor fondly remembered Murphy’s multifaceted talents, highlighting her spectacular singing expertise and speculating her potential crossover into music and flicks. “Brittany was so crazy talented, and only the surface had been dealt with,” he remarked. “She was such a good singer, and seeing how many people cross over into music and movies, I was like, ‘Oh, I would have loved to see Brittany do that.'”
Within the early Nineties, Murphy ventured into music, becoming a member of forces with fellow actor Eric Balfour to type the band Blessed Soul.
Later, on June 6, 2006, Murphy teamed up with famend DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold to launch the only “Faster Kill Pussycat” from the album A Vigorous Thoughts. The observe shortly gained traction, turning into a membership sensation and hovering to the highest of Billboard’s Scorching Dance Membership Play chart. Moreover, it achieved appreciable success in Oakenfold’s homeland, reaching the seventh spot on the charts in the UK in June 2006.
In Clueless, Murphy portrayed Tai Frasier, the charming new scholar who captures the eye of Meyer’s character, Travis Birkenstock. Meyer described the audition course of for the movie as “easy,” contemplating his prior on-screen chemistry with Murphy. Their skilled collaboration prolonged past Clueless, with Meyer revealing their continued work on the animated collection King of the Hill for eight years.
Describing the shock and devastation of Murphy’s demise, Meyer recounted a second at Ryan Phillippe’s home, positioned close to Murphy’s residence, the place the sound of sirens took them aback. “When we all heard, it was terrible,” he recalled. Describing Murphy’s effervescent character, he likened her to “a bottle of soda” and lamented the tragic circumstances of her demise, significantly noting the poisonous relationship she was in.
In 2019, 10 years after Murphy’s sudden demise, Meyer took to Instagram to share a candy black-and-white clip of the 2 and a heartfelt tribute.
“10 years ago this magical, fantabulous angel left us WAY too early,” Meyer wrote. “She was so crazy talented and the sweetest lil fairy ya ever could meet. 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. #BrittanyMurphy.”
ET was on the set of the 1995 teen rom-com Clueless, the place we spoke with Murphy about being within the movie. The remainder of the solid additionally shared their ideas and pleasure.
Watch the flashback video under.
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