Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy’s dad demands renewed investigation into death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 14:00
Washington, Jan 12 : Brittany Murphy’s father has filed a suit against the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office and the Los Angeles Police Department, demanding a fresh investigation into his daughter’s untimely death.
He has demanded for an additional toxicology testing on a sample of the late star’s hair.
Brittany Murphy’s mom blames toxic mold for death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 11:10
Washington, Dec 19 : Brittany Murphy’s mother has claimed that toxic mold found in the Hollywood star’s swanky home had killed her daughter and her son-in-law, and now she wants somebody to pay.
The ‘Sin City’ actress had died from pneumonia in 2009 and five months later, her husband also passed away from the same disease.
Murphy's death certificate altered
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 02:50
London, April 12 - Late actress Brittany Murphy's death certificate was altered to include her father's name after he complained of being unable to visit his daughter's grave.
Murphy, who died of cardiac arrest linked to pneumonia and anaemia in 2009, was estranged from her father Angelo Bertolotti and Murphy's death certificate originally listed the actress paternity as unknown.
Brittany Murphy's house up for grabs
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 03:56Los Angeles, Jan 31 : Late actress Brittany Murphy's house, located at Hollywood Hills, is set to go under the hammer.
The house, where the "Clueless" star and her husband Simon Monjack died, is 8,000 square feet in area. It has had a long history since Murphy passed away in December 2009. Back in March 2010, her mom Sharon put the home on the market with an asking price of $7.25 million, reports tmz. com.
Brittany Murphy’s mum to write biography in her memory
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:25
Washington, Nov 10 : To honor late Brittany Murphy's memory, the singer's mother Sharon is all set to write a book on her daughters life who would have been 33-years-old this week.
"This book will be my way of celebrating and honoring her extraordinary life and career," TMZ quoted her as saying in a statement through her rep.
Sharon insists the biography will be an "accurate account about my daughter, her life, loves, and career."
I am very disturbed by Simon''s bed report, says Brittany Murphy’s mum
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 14:34
Washington, August 19 : Brittany Murphy''s mom Sharon has slammed L. A. County Coroner''s report on Simon Monjack''s death – especially the part that references her sharing a bed with him.
According to the final report, an investigator walked through Monjack''s bedroom with a woman who identified one side of Monjack ''s bed as "her side of the bed."
The woman''s name was withheld from the report, but law enforcement sources have identified her as Sharon.
Brittany Murphy''s mum shared bed with Simon Monjack
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 14:29
Washington Aug 17 : Late actress Brittany Murphy''s mother has revealed that she shared bed with her daughter''s husband Simon Monjack after Brittany died.
In the L. A. Coroner''s Office''s report on Monjack''s death, the investigator documents an exchange with a person whose name has been withheld, reports TMZ. com.
However, the law enforcement sources have identified it as Brittany''s mother, Sharon Murphy.
Mold could hold secrets of Brittany Murphy and hubby’s death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 09:49
Washington, July 26 : Investigation into the death of American actress Brittany Murphy and her husband Simon Monjack is now being looked after by the Department of Public Health after a mold was found at their residence.
Law enforcement sources said that the mold was seen at the house during early investigation into Brittany's death but it was deemed `not to be a contributing factor.'
Simon Monjack “died of a broken heart”, says his mum
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 10:32
London, May 26 : Simon Monjack's mother has said he "died of a broken heart" following the death of his wife/actress Brittany Murphy.
Seemingly, the British screenwriter's heart problems were aggravated by the sorrow.
Monjack passed away on Sunday, barely six months after Murphy's death in December last year.
Simon Monjack may be buried next to wife Brittany Murphy
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 13:17
Washington, May 25 : Late actress Brittany Murphy's widower Simon Monjack, who passed away on Sunday, may be buried next to her.
The `8 Mile' star's mother, Sharon, who stayed with the British screenwriter even after the death of her daughter, wants the two to be laid close to each other, sources say.
Simon Monjack died of natural causes: LA police
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 10:35
London, May 25 : Brittany Murphy''s widower Simon Monjack died of "natural causes", the Los Angeles police said.
The screenwriter was found dead Sunday night by the late actress' mother, Sharon, in his Hollywood home.
The paramedics tried to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful.
Police said in an initial report that the death occurred due to natural causes. Monjack reportedly suffered from a heart attack.
No foul play in death of Brittany's husband, say cops
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 08:15
Los Angeles, May 25 - Police officials claim there was "no foul play" in the death of Brittany Murphy's widower Simon Monjack, but reports suggest he suffered a drug overdose.
"There were a number of pill bottles on the nightstand in the bedroom, and some were empty," acehowbiz. com quoted a source as saying.
Simon Monjack had missed heart bypass op before death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 06:40
Melbourne, May 25 : Late actress Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack, who died on Sunday, had skipped heart bypass surgery, it has emerged.
Murphy''s mother Sharon found the screenwriter's body in his Hollywood home.
He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. Police said the death appeared to be due to "natural causes."
Now, a Brittany Murphy Foundation representative has revealed that Monjack had missed a heart bypass surgery.
Brittany Murphy ‘used aliases to buy drugs’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 17:17
New York, March 20 : A Los Angeles pharmacist has alleged that late actress Brittany Murphy used aliases to buy drugs.
Eddie Bubar, owner of Eddie''s Pharmacy, claims he has more than 100 prescriptions he filled for Brittany, her husband Simon Monjack and mother Sharon Murphy between January 2008 and August 2009.
The ‘Just Married’ actress bought drugs such as Vicodin, hydrocodone, Klonopin from the pharmacy.
Brittany Murphy’s hubby, mother moving to New York
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 14:46
New York, Mar 4 : Late American actress Brittany Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack, and her mother Sharon have revealed they are selling the actress’ Los Angeles home and moving to New York.
The reason for the move has been given as it being too painful to stay on in LA as it reminds them too much of the late actress.
Brittany Murphy''s mum to take over her estate
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 10:46
Washington, March 2 : Brittany Murphy''s mum Sharon will now take over her deceased daughter''s estate, it has emerged.
According to insiders, Brittany had written a holographic (handwritten) will years before she married, according to which her estate would be passed onto her mum in the event of the "Clueless" star''s death. The will was kept in her manager''s safe.
‘Toxicology report clears Brittany Murphy''s name’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 05:48
London, February 27 : The toxicology report assessing the death of Brittany Murphy has cleared the late actress’ name, according to her widower Simon Monjack.
The Clueless star died aged 32 on December 20 last year after collapsing at her Hollywood Hills home.
The Los Angeles County Coroner''s Office ruled out foul play, concluding Murphy primarily died of pneumonia, with anaemia and multiple drug intoxication as contributing factors.
Multiple medications led to Brittany Murphy's death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 10:20
London, Feb 26 : Brittany Murphy's toxicology reports have revealed that the actress died because of multiple medications for the treatment of a "cold or other respiratory infection" in her blood system.
The "Clueless" star passed away Dec 20 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home.
Brittany Murphy’s father ‘not allowed’ to visit her grave
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 10:14
London, Feb 18 : Brittany Murphy’s father Angelo Bertolotti has been denied access to her daughter’s grave, it has emerged.
Bertolotti reportedly entered Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, and requested staff to direct him to his daughter''s place of burial.
However, he was apparently led to the main office and then refused access to the site.
Bertolotti even offered to provide documentary proof he is Murphy''s dad, reports TMZ. com.
Brittany Murphy told mum she was dying – shortly before fatal collapse
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 08:23
London, Feb 7 : Shortly before her fatal collapse at home, Brittany Murphy told mum Sharon she was dying and asked her for a hug.
"That morning she woke up and couldn''t breathe,” News of the World quoted the late actress’ British husband Simon Monjack as telling a US telly show.
Murphy''s hubby ''ridiculously upset'' over coroner’s pneumonia findings
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/06/2010 - 07:27
London, February 6 : Late actress Brittany Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack has revealed he is "ridiculously upset" by the coroner''s findings over her death.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter ruled out foul play, concluding Murphy primarily died of pneumonia, with anaemia and multiple drug intoxication as contributing factors.
Winter further said the death could have been prevented had the Clueless star seen a doctor instead of relying on self-medication.
Brittany Murphy died of pneumonia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 06:18
London, Feb 5 : A Los Angeles coroner has revealed that actress Brittany Murphy died due to pneumonia.
Spokesman Craig Harvey also said that iron-deficiency anaemia and "multiple drug intoxication" were secondary factors in her death.
While the drugs were all prescription medicines, more details are due in two weeks when a complete report is ready, reports the BBC.
Brittany Murphy death caused by pneumonia and drugs
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 02:26
Los Angeles, Feb 5 - A Los Angeles coroner ruled the death of actress Brittany Murphy to be accidental and caused by drug intoxication, pneumonia and iron deficiency anemia, People. com reported Thursday.
Murphy, 32, who starred in Clueless, was found unresponsive in her home Dec 20 by her husband and her mother Sharon.
Warner Bros hits back at Brittany Murphy’s husband
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 10:10
Washington, January 29 : Warner Brothers has hit back at late actress Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack for alleging that the production house was responsible for the actress' death.
Monjack claimed earlier that the `8 Mile' actress was so grieved when her role got cancelled in the sequel to `Happy Feet' that she suffered a heart attack.
However, Warner Brothers representative has cleared the air.
Brittany Murphy's widower to sue Warner Bros over her death
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 22:55
Washington, Jan 29 : Simon Monjack, husband of late actress Brittany Murphy, is planning to file a lawsuit against Warner Bros in connection with his wife's fatal heart attack Dec 20, according to media reports.
