How can I get my iPhone 3Gs to power up?

I shut my 3Gs phone off overnight and then turned it on,set it in the Belkin holder in my car, and fiddled with the radio to set up a station for play. The phone went dead. I tried to get it going again. I held the start button down and no luck. I kept the phone in the holder for a 20 minute trip and tried to get it to start again. No luck. I plugged it into my computer and there was no recognition. I searched the web and held the power button down with the home button - still no luck.Currently it is being charged at an AC outlet, but there is no life on the screen - no low battery - nothing - dead. Any suggestions? I've had thiis phone for just over a year and it is my life line. I use it mostly for listening to podcasts and use the apps regularly. I regulary charge it when the battery is low. I love this phone and I am never without it due to health problems. I keep it updated. Is there anything I can do? Thank you.

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