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Brittany Murphy's mom writing book on daughter

Sharon Murphy says she'll present accurate account, will donate some proceeds

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updated 11/14/2010 4:07:31 PM ET 2010-11-14T21:07:31

In memory of what would have been Brittany Murphy's 33rd birthday tomorrow, the late star 's mom has announced that she'll be penning a bio about her daughter.

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"This book will be my way of celebrating and honoring her extraordinary life and career," Sharon Murphy said in a statement sent to E! News. "Brittany was a kind, loving person who enjoyed each day, she was my life."

MORE: 'Clueless' star Brittany Murphy dies

The actress, who starred in such films as Clueless, 8 Mile and Don't Say a Word, died last December after going into full cardiac arrest at her L.A. home. An autopsy later determined that a combination of pneumonia and prescription drugs were the cause.

"I am looking forward to everyone reading the accurate account about my daughter, her life, loves and career," Sharon added. "A portion of the proceeds that I receive from the book will be donated to charity."

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Photos: Brittany Murphy: 1977 - 2009

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  1. A life cut short

    Brittany Murphy posing for photographers in Sydney, Australia in 2006. The actress died Dec. 20, 2009, at age 32. (Tracey Nearmy / EPA file) Back to slideshow navigation

  2. Breakout role

    Murphy, center, began to make a name for herself in acting when she starred with Alicia Silverstone, left, and Stacey Dash, right, in 1995's "Clueless." (Corbis Sygma) Back to slideshow navigation

  3. Hard-knock life

    Murphy played rapper Eminem's girlfriend in the autobiographical "8 Mile," which came out in 2002. (Eli Reed / Universal Studios) Back to slideshow navigation

  4. Hollywood couple

    Murphy dated actor Ashton Kutcher for a time. The two co-starred in 2003's "Just Married." The actor posted on Twitter that with Murphy's death, "the world lost a little piece of sunshine." (Frank Trapper / Corbis Sygma) Back to slideshow navigation
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  5. Booking it

    Murphy and Josie Maran co-starred in 2004's "Little Black Book," about a woman who snoops into her boyfriend's past. (Zade Rothental / Columbia Pictures) Back to slideshow navigation

  6. Supporting the troops

    In 2003, Murphy performed for crewmembers aboard the USS Nimitz for a USO show. (Phan Shannon Renfroe / Department of Defense / Corbis) Back to slideshow navigation
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  7. Speaking for Tinkerbell

    In 2006, a news conference announced that Murphy would voice the animated character TInkerbell in an upcoming movie, but she was later replaced by Mae Whitman. (Keith Bedford / Reuters / Corbis) Back to slideshow navigation
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  8. French adventure

    Jessica Alba and Murphy starred in 2005's "Sin City," based on the graphic novels by Frank Miller. The two promoted the film at the Cannes Film Festival that spring. (Stephane Cardinale / People Aven) Back to slideshow navigation
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  9. Happy penguins

    Murphy often did voice work, and was perhaps best known as the voice of Luanne Platter in "King of the Hill." She also gave voice to Gloria in the animated penguin flick "Happy Feet." (Peter Andrews / Corbis) Back to slideshow navigation

  10. Newlyweds

    Murphy married British screenwriter Simon Monjack in 2007. He was one of the writers for 2006's "Factory Girl," which told the story of Edie Sedgwick and her relationship with painter Andy Warhol. (Dan Steinberg / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  11. Smiling for the cameras

    In 2005, Murphy helped launch the summer sale at Harrods department store in central London. (Matt Dunham / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

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