L.A. Coroner Does Not Plan to Re-Open Brittany Murphy Case
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Brittany Murphy's cause of death is not being re-investigated.
Despite new toxicology reports suggesting the Clueless actress may have been poisoned, the Los Angeles County coroner has announced there are no plans to re-open the case because they are yet to receive them, after the star died in December 2009. Her husband Simon Monjack died just five months later and both deaths were attributed to acute pneumonia and severe anemia; hers also involved multiple drug intoxication.
"The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner has no plans to reopen our inquiry into the deaths. We stand by our original reports. We have not been presented any [third] party lab test results for analysis, so we are unable to comment on publicized reports of private lab tests," Chief Coroner Investigator and Chief of Operations Craig Harvey told The Huffington Post in an email.
Brittany's father, Angelo Bertolotti, hasn't provided adequate documentation yet, after reportedly securing the release of the 32-year-old's hair, blood and tissues for independent analysis. The results are said to have shown the presence of 10 heavy metals commonly found in rat poison.
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Brittany Murphy’s Cause of Death in Question
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Legal Issues, Obituaries, Rumors,
Brittany Murphy's cause of death has come into question after new toxicology results allegedly suggest she may have been poisoned.
The 8 Mile actress was found dead at home in 2009 and the Los Angeles Coroner ruled her death was accidental, caused by pneumonia and "iron deficiency anemia." Five months later, the 32-year-old star's husband Simon Monjack, 40, also died of pneumonia and anemia.
Brittany's father Angelo Bertolotti wasn't convinced by the coroner's findings and The Huffington Post claims he ordered a new toxicology report after sending samples of his daughter's hair for independent analysis. Results supposedly showed the presence of 10 heavy metals above the "high" level set by the World Health Organization. The types of metals are commonly found in rat poison, pesticides and insecticides.
Angelo reportedly tried to sue the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Coroner's Office, accusing them of "failure to conduct toxicology tests" on specimens of hair and his daughter's death was "incorrectly determined to have been allegedly caused by pneumonia and anemia."
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Simon Monjack Buried Next to Brittany
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Simon Monjack was laid to rest next to his late wife Brittany Murphy yesterday.
The British screenwriter - who passed away suddenly last Sunday - was buried following an emotional orthodox Jewish service at the Chapel of the Hills in Sunland. His remains were then committed to the ground at Los Angeles’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park just five months after his late actress spouse.
Family spokesman Roger Neal said, “It was Simon’s wish to be laid to rest next to her.”
Around 75 friends and family members paid tribute to Simon at the private ceremony, where Brittany’s mother Sharon Murphy - who lived with her son-in-law - and his mother Linda spoke to the crowd. Roger said, “Sharon was very strong and spoke about how much she loved Simon, and how now Simon and Brittany are together. She told them, ‘I’ll miss you my babies.’”
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Prescription Drugs Found Near Simon Monjack
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Prescription drugs were found close to Simon Monjack’s body.
The British screenwriter - whose wife Brittany Murphy died in December aged just 32 - was discovered “unresponsive” in the bedroom of his Hollywood home last night and Los Angeles coroners are currently investigating why the 39-year-old passed away.
Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said, “There were some prescription drugs found that belonged to Mr. Monjack, and we’ll have an ongoing investigation. Cause of death is pending, and there will be an autopsy after a day or so, and pending toxicology reports, we’ll be releasing the results after we get all those tests back. The family is devastated at this time, and it is under investigation.”
According to the coroner, Simon’s body was found in the master bedroom and there “were no illicit drugs location - just prescription medications,” though he declined to say what they were. Simon’s death will not be investigated by police as there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his passing.
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Brittany Murphy’s Husband Found Dead
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UPDATE: TMZ reports that it was Brittany’s mother who found Simon unconscious in his bedroom.
Almost exactly five months after Brittany Murphy’s death, Simon Monjack, the actress’ husband, has passed away.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, medics were called to Simon’s Hollywood Hills home Sunday night for an unspecified medical situation. Attempts to revive Monjack were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
No possible cause or manner of death have been provided at this time. “They are conducting their investigation. Once we have further information, we will provide it,” Sgt. Louie Lozano stated.
It was on December 20, 2009 when medics were called to the same residence. That was when Murphy, who was discovered unconscious in the shower by her mother, was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It was later determined that Murphy had died as a result of pneumonia, with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication.
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Brittany Murphy Death a Result of Pneumonia, Anemia, Drug Intoxication
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UPDATE: Coroner’s office says Brittany’s death was not a result of alcohol or drug abuse.
The L.A. County Coroner’s Office says Brittany Murphy’s death was an accident.
According to results announced today, the actress died on December 20 as a result of pneumonia, with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication.
Although the specific drugs Brittany ingested have not yet been revealed, all medications in her system were considered prescription. TMZ reports that the 32-year-old had been taking medication for cramps and over-the-counter drugs including cough syrup.
A complete report is expected from the coroner in about two weeks.
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Brittany Murphy Funeral Scheduled for Christmas Eve
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Obituaries,
Late actress Brittany Murphy will be laid to rest in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park on December 24. Her body is already on the premises in anticipation of the event, which will take place without her father.
The service is “strictly private” and security guards will be on hand for the event. No plans regarding a more public memorial service have been released.
“I’m very upset by it,” explained Murpy’s father Angelo Bertolotti. “I can’t believe it really,” he said of his daughter’s untimely death. Bertolotti has never met Brittany’s husband Simon Monjack and had not spoken to his daughter in more than a year.
“I don’t want to see her that way,” he said of his decision not to attend his daughter’s burial service. “She was flawless to me.”
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Read What Simon Says: Brittany Murphy’s Husband Speaks
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“How did it happen?” Simon Monjack demanded in a recent interview (which took place only two days after his wife Brittany Murphy passed away). Speaking on behalf of Murphy’s family, he said, “We want to know why we lost our baby.”
“I look forward to getting the results,” Monjack said of the autopsy, a procedure he found emotionally painful but necessary. He also told People magazine that Murphy did have a heart murmur. “There was nothing here that could endanger her,” he said, describing few prescription medications inside their home.
The night before Murphy died, she and husband Simon Monjack ate Thai food and watched Public Enemies, It’s Complicated and The Princess and the Frog.
Funeral plans for Brittany Murphy have not yet been finalized.
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What Killed Brittany Murphy? We’re Clueless
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Brittany Murphy, 32, recently passed away from cardiac arrest. To be technical about the matter, everyone actually dies from cardiac arrest. The heart stops, the body dies. The big question is, what stopped the heart? In Murphy’s case, friends and fans are still clueless.
The LA County Coroner’s Office has completed the autopsy, but the results are under wraps while doctors wait for toxicology reports to be completed. These results won’t be available for several weeks. So far, no memorial plans have been made for the actress.
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Actress Brittany Murphy Dies at Age 32
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Obituaries, Rumors,
UPDATE: A coroner’s official says Murphy may have died of natural causes.
Actress Brittany Murphy, best known for her work on 1995’s Clueless, was pronounced dead today in Los Angeles. She was only 32.
According to reports, Murphy was discovered unconscious by her mother in her shower. A call from the home of Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband of 2 1/2 years, was made around 8:00 AM.
Paramedics attempted to revive the 8 Mile star who had apparently gone into cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Although Brittany has not starred in any big screen hit in some time, she had been the subject of recent tabloid talk. In late November, Murphy was replaced on a film being shot in Puerto Rico. It was rumored that that Brittany and Simon’s questionable behavior - including possible drug use - was behind her dismissal. This recast lead to an SNL skit on December 5. (You can view that clip after the jump.)
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