As reported here last week, Angelo Bertolotti, father of actress Brittany Murphy, was told in no uncertain terms that he was not allowed to visit her grave when he showed up at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Monday, February 15.
News of the diss originally broke on the IMDB Brittany Murphy message board that same day, where outraged fans quickly mobilized to get the story out and to try to help the heartbroken Mr. B. gain access and a sense of closure.
Two Murphy fans in particular, who had visited and decorated her grave with flowers, heart confetti, photos and glitter on Valentine's Day, alerted the Bertolotti family to an article I had published last month in tribute to Brittany which included directions on how to find her final resting place.
Mr. B. returned to FLHH two days later armed with parental love and determination, to say a final goodbye to his daughter and to leave a memento at her grave site. This time he brought along Inside Edition chief correspondent Jim Moret and a camera crew, and FLHH did not stop him.
Here's Inside Edition's exclusive coverage, which aired today:
Heartfelt condolences to Mr. B and his circle of family and friends for their loss.
Good job with this Lisa. No father should be denied access to bid a farewell and a visit to his child. Too bad it had to come to negative publicity along with a camera crew to get this accomplished. Why hasn't the grave been properly marked yet?
Posted by: ChargerBill | Feb 23, 2010 at 00:18
Thanks, Bill, totally agree. It takes 6-8 weeks to place a marker once it has been ordered. FLHH contacts could not confirm for me whether or not one has been ordered to-date.
Posted by: Lisa Burks | Feb 23, 2010 at 00:29
Great article and follow up.
Posted by: Harry Martin | Feb 23, 2010 at 02:27
Very.
Posted by: Scott Michaels | Feb 23, 2010 at 03:46
Aww i`m glad her dad managed to visit her x
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Posted by: CATHERINfe | Feb 24, 2010 at 04:21
Lisa,
This is such a compassionate tribute. Having lost a child I say this with experience that to lose a child is the worst nightmare any parent could possibly experience. However, to have someone remember them, say their name or memorialize their life through voice, pen or video makes the loss just a little bit more bearable. You have a gift, which I pray the stars will always shine brighter to light your path!
Many Blessings
Posted by: Laura | Feb 28, 2010 at 20:40
Lisa,
Thank you for this heartfelt tribute to Brittany Murphy. I am so glad her father was able to visit his daughter's grave site.
Blessings,
Anne
Posted by: Anne | Mar 22, 2010 at 15:14