As Cameron Diaz continues to observe the mourning period following the April 15 death of her father Emilio, Ashton Kutcher and others associated with her new movie, What Happens in Vegas, met with the press in Los Angeles on Saturday – and delivered a written message from Diaz herself.

In her own hand on her personalized stationery, Diaz wrote in copies that were provided to journalists: “First of all I want to thank all of you for your support over the years.”

She also said, “I was really looking forward to thus weekend getting to talk to my friends about a film I am so proud of,” but, citing “the loss of my Father, I have chosen to be with my family this weekend.”

Praising the comedy (it opens May 9) in which she and Kutcher play combative newlyweds battling over a $3 million slot-machine payoff, Diaz said, “It was important to me to convey to all of you how much I love this film. We really did have the best time … most fun and laughs making it.”

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On a private note, she wrote, “This weekend I am screening What Happens In Vegas for my family. It was a unanimous decision that we all needed to share a good laugh. After all that’s why we make films like these. So people can leave behind their worries for a couple of hours. Have a good laugh.”

In closing, she said, “I picture all of your smiles and it makes me happy. Thank you for your continued support. It is much appreciated.” Under a hand-drawn heart, she signed off with, “Cameron.”

Kutcher, who represented Diaz and the movie at last week’s London premiere, told People on Saturday that he has personally expressed his condolences. “Not to her family,” he said, “but I’ve talked to Cameron.”

Emilio Diaz, 58, succumbed to post-influenza MRSA pneumonia, an aggressive staph infection that can occur in all ages and in otherwise healthy people, his family said Wednesday in an exclusive statement to People.

“His love for laughter was undeniable and he embraced life head-on in such a dynamic way that he was impossible to forget,” they added.

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Cameron Diaz is seeking “medical attention” after the sudden death of her beloved father, according to her What Happens In Vegas co-star Ashton Kutcher. The actor is currently in London to promote the movie without Diaz after her father Emilio, died last week, aged 58.

The 30-year-old expressed his concerns for Diaz at the movie’s premiere in the British capital on Monday night. He told a WENN photographer, “Sadly she will not be joining us for the premiere as she has just lost her father and is under medical attention with stress at the moment. But she will be better soon.”

Kutcher went on to thank the paparazzi for their concern for the heartbroken star, adding: “I will be telling her of your get well soon wishes and condolences following her father’s passing on.”

On Saturday, Diaz was joined by ex lovers Justin Timberlake and John Mayer at a memorial service in California.

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Cameron Diaz got some friendly support from her exes Justin Timberlake and John Mayer as her family held a memorial service for her late father Sunday.

Emilio Diaz, 58, died of pneumonia Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, Cameron, 35, thanked everyone for their condolences in a message that read: “His humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts.”

And in keeping with that exuberant Diaz family spirit, guests arrived at the memorial service at Mahe in Seal Beach in non-traditional garb. “Most people started arriving at 1:30 and hardly no one wore black,” says a source.”Lots of people were wearing Hawaiian shirts. It looked more like a party.”

Timberlake and Mayer arrived separately and stayed until most people started leaving around 4 p.m. – after Cameron had spoken a few words to the group.

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Even during tragic times, Cameron Diaz is thinking of the environment, the actress has asked fans, family and friends to make donations oceanic conservation groups as a tribute to her late father.

The star’s dad, Emilio, died suddenly on Tuesday, aged 58, and the actress has urged those keep to show their support to the mourning family not to buy flowers.

Instead, she has asked mourners to donate to her father’s favorite organizations, Surfrider.org and Reefcheck.org.

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Two days after the passing of her father, Cameron Diaz has spoken out about his life and the support she’s received from fans.

“My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family,” she said in a statement to Usmagazine.com.

“My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts,” she added.

Emilio Diaz, 58, recently developed the flu which then turned into pneumonia. He died unexpectedly Monday.

He was a second generation Cuban-American who worked an oil company and had a bit part in his daughter’s movie There’s Something About Mary.

Production on the actress’ latest film, My Sister’s Keeper, was halted on news of her father’s death.

According to a report on TMZ, Cameron Diaz’s father, Emilio Diaz, died this morning after a recent flu turned into pneumonia. He was only 58 years old.

While there has been no official comment from the Charlie’s Angels star, TMZ reports that production on the L.A. set of her upcoming film My Sister’s Keeper was shut down today.

OK!’s thoughts are with Cameron and her family during this troubled time.

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So much for those romance rumors.

Nim’s Island star Gerard Butler vehemently denies that he and Cameron Diaz are hooking up.

Reports claim the two got cozy at the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica, California, and Teddy’s bar in Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel.

But Butler, 38, says everything has been blown of proportion.

“If I take a dog for a walk, apparently I’m f—king my dog!” Butler told photographers Thursday in L.A. after a morning run.

Diaz, 35, recently told British GQ that she doesn’t want to be tied down.

“It’s the first time I haven’t had one in 10 years, and I’m enjoying what I’m getting out of this moment,” she said.

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