Posted by Richard Head

Monday December 21, 2009

ALICIA Silverstone hopes Brittany Murphy is “at peace” following her tragic death Sunday.

Alicia starred in 1995 movie Clueless with Brittany — who died of a cardiac arrest at her Los Angeles home aged just 32 — and says while they “didn’t stay in close touch over the years” she’ll always feel love for her.

“I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together,” she said. “I feel love in my heart for her – and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad.

“I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm and so sweet.”

Another one of Brittany’s co-stars, Mena Suvari, paid tribute to her after getting to know her when they worked on 2002 film Spun.

“I’m just sooo devastated now,” Mena Tweeted. “Found out Brittany Murphy died earlier this morning + I’m shocked. We worked together + I knew her for yrs.

“And ALL my love to her family and friends. May God be with you in this difficult time. (sic)”

Lindsay Lohan also posted a message after the sad news broke.

“My deepest condonlences (sic) go out to all of Brittany Murphy’s loved ones, may she rest in peace… She was a great talent w/a (sic) beautiful soul xo,” Lohan wrote.

Although she never worked with Brittany, Jessica Simpson spoke of her sadness at the untimely death.

“Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of light to so many people,” she Tweeted. “Her smile was contagious. My prayers are with her family and loved ones.”

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