The preliminary autopsy reports for Brittany Murphy’s husband have been released which say there was no drug involvement with his death.

Brittany’s mother Sharon Murphy released a statement saying “As I was sure of, just like my daughter Brittany, there was no kind of drug overdose [for Simon Monjack],” reports People.

The findings show that Monjack’s death was caused by acute pneumonia and severe anemia, the same as Murphy’s death, reports CNN.

“I am calling on the media to stop the reckless innuendos, that my daughter and son-in-law misused any kind of prescription medications,” Sharon told People.

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Brittany Murphy’s widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his Los Angeles home Sunday evening. He was 40 years old.

PopEater reports that Monjack was found in the master bedroom by his mother-in-law Sharon. Sharon also lives at the home. The cause of death is being investigated.

“We have detectives at the scene,” Sgt. Louie Lozano told the Los Angeles Times. “They are conducting their investigation. Once we have further information, we will provide it.”

A 911 call was placed from the home at 9:46pm Sunday evening. Paramedics arrived at the home where Monjack was pronounced dead.

No illegal drugs were found in the house, according to Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter.

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TMZ has learned that Brittany Murphy consumed hundreds of pills a month from January 2008 to August 2009.

Murphy apparently used an alias for her prescriptions (her name was Lola Manilow Murphy) at Eddie’s Pharmacy in Los Angeles for two years. The pharmacy refused to fill her prescriptions in August 2009, four months before her death. It is estimated that Murphy was using roughly 200 pills a month, and sometimes as many as 400.

The prescriptions ranged from hydrocodone (Vicodin), clonazepam and Klonopin (anti-anxiety), and Vicoprofen (a Vicodin/ibuprofen combo).

Dr. Richard Kroop was the doctor who prescribed this medication. Investigators have started to speak with him .

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Hollywood landmark or tragic scene?

TMZ is reporting that Brittany Murphy’s house is hitting the real estate market as her mom, Sharon Murphy, listed the L.A. mansion for US $7.25 million.

The spacious 8,000 square foot home, bought off Brittany Spears in 2004, is also known for being the location of Murphy’s death back in December, 2009.

The house is being held in a blind trust, and Sharon Murphy is named as the lone trustee with full discretion over the home. In a handwritten note left in her manager’s safe, Brittany Murphy left her entire estate to her mom.

Murphy’s will specifically exlcudes her husband, Simon Monjack. According to TMZ, the will reads, “”I am married to Simon Monjack who I have intentionally left out of this will.”

After selling the Hollywood mansion, both Sharon Murphy and Monjack plan on relocating to New York.

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The Los Angeles coroner revealed Brittany Murphy died of pneumonia, but prescription drugs did play a role in her death, reports CBC. The 32-year-old had anemia and multiple prescription drugs in her system at the time of her sudden death on Dec. 20, but pneumonia was the primary cause of death.

Murphy reportedly collapsed in her home after complaining of flu-like symptoms. Her mother Sharon Murphy and husband Simon Monjack have said she did not abuse drugs. Monjack did say that Murphy took prescription pills for seizures and had taken Robitussin for her flu symptoms.

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The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has revealed Brittany Murphy was under a doctor’s care shortly before her death, suffering from severe anemia and other conditions, reports TMZ. However, medical files provided by her doctor state her last visit was months before her Dec. 20 death.

A toxicology report determining what drugs were in Murphy’s system at the time of her death has not yet been completed.

After her death, investigators found numerous medications in Murphy’s home, some prescribed to her, some to her husband Simon Monjack, some to her mother Sharon Murphy, and others to third parties.

The coroner is not expected to release the cause of death for several weeks.

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The Brittany Murphy drama is far from over. TMZ is reporting that Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack, is suing Warner Bros. as he believes the studio is responsible for his wife’s death.

In an interview with The Daily Beast, Monjack explained that Murphy was devastated after losing a role in the sequel to “Happy Feet.” Monjack believes that this upset caused Brittany to have a heart attack.

Prior to this event, Brittany was fired from “The Caller” on set in Puerto Rico. Reports suggest that Murphy’s behavior on set was unprofessional and erratic.

Monjack said, “Warner Brothers relied on conjecture and hearsay about the Puerto Rico film for why they canceled Brittany’s role in Happy Feet.”

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Late actress Brittany Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack and mother Sharon Murphy appeared recently on Larry King Live to speak about the sudden death of the 32-year-old star, reports E! News.

“It’s like a rebirth,” said Monjack. “There’s not enough time – your dreams, be they good or bad, when you wake up and I reach out to touch or hold my wife, she isn’t there.”

Monjack said he and Sharon Murphy were both present Dec. 20 at the time of Brittany’s passing. “Sharon and I were holding each other and they let us know at the same time that she hadn’t made it.”

“But we knew before that,” added Murphy. “You felt her life go out of her.”

“You want to know what broke Brittany Murphy’s heart?,” said her husband. “Hollywood broke Brittany Murphy’s heart.”

Speculation surrounding what caused Murphy to go into cardiac arrest continues, but Sharon insists the cause of death was a congenital heart murmur. “She never even drank. Maybe a glass of champagne at New Years. But everyone used to say she was wasted, she was this, she was that. It was hard for anyone to imagine that somebody was so high on life.”

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E! News is reporting Brittany Murphy’s death certificate has been released by the Los Angeles Coroner, listing her cause of death as “deferred”, pending the results of the toxicology report.

You can view the certificate here.

Interestingly on the document it lists her father as “Unknown”, although it is known that her father is Angelo Bertolotti.

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CNN is reporting that the funeral for Brittany Murphy will be held late Thursday evening at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery by invitation only. The family plans to have a larger memorial in the new year, however no further details are available at this time. A family spokesperson has confirmed that both Catholic and Jewish clergy will be conducting the service.

The 32 year old actress died Sunday evening at  her home. There are no reports of foul play.

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Radaronline.com reports that Los Angeles County Chief Coroner Ed Winter confirmed there will be an autopsy into the death of Brittany Murphy. Winter is reported as saying, “We will be conducting an autopsy either tomorrow or Tuesday.” Winter further stated that the death seems to be of natural causes, and there is some medical history that will be further reviewed.

Check out the video interview from radaronline.com for the interview with Los Angeles County Chief Coroner Ed Winter:

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/12/video-interview-coroner-confirms-brittany-murphy-autopsy

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According to Examiner.com, the LAPD has opened an investigation into the death of actress Brittany Murphy. Detectives working on the case have arrived at the home of Murphy where the 911 call was placed this morning. Murphy was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being transported from her home.

It is been reported by numerous sources that Murphy died of cardiac arrest. Paramedics were called to the home but unfortunately were unable to revive her. Brittany Murphy was 32 years old and had starred in numerous films.

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TMZ is reporting that at  8a.m. PST Sunday morning, a 911 call was made reporting that Brittany Murphy had gone into cardiac arrest. Los Angeles Fire and Rescue responded to the call, however they were unable to revive the actress. The call was made from a home owned by Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack.

Brittany has appeared in many films and has had quite a successful career in Hollywood. Her breakout role was in Clueless in 1995, and later was casted in Girl Interrupted, Don’t Say A Word, Just Married, to name a few. andPOP would like to wish their condolences to Murphy’s family and fans everywhere.

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Brittany Murphy (“Sin City”) and David Zayas (TV’s “Dexter”) have been cast in “The Expendables,” an upcoming action feature directed and written by Sylvester Stallone.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the two will appear alongside a generation-spanning who’s who of tough-guy actors, including Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture and Stallone himself.

The movie revolves around a team of mercenaries who set out to overthrow a South American dictator, played by Zayas.

Murphy will play the singer-girlfriend of Rourke’s character, a role for which she is expected to perform a musical number.

Production for the film began this past week in Brazil.

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Actress Brittany Murphy and her fiancé, Joe Macaluso, have ended their engagement after almost nine months.

A spokesperson for Murphy confirmed the split, according to People magazine.

“They remain close friends and wish each other much happiness,” said the representative.

During the Teen Choice Awards last weekend, Murphy was spotted without her engagement ring. When asked about her planned marriage, she initially skirted the question before replying, “”Everything is going wonderful, thank you. I’m just living every moment, you know, enjoying my day.”

The couple first met when Murphy was filming “Little Black Book.” Macaluso was working on the film as a best boy grip, making him in-charge of lighting and electricity. After shooting wrapped, Murphy asked Macaluso to the movies.

They became engaged this past New Year’s Eve.

“It felt right,” said Murphy in January. “I love being in love.”

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Peter Pan’s feisty fairy sidekick has finally found her voice.

Walt Disney Co. announced on Tuesday that actress Brittany Murphy will be their first-ever voice for Tinker Bell, reports Reuters. Until now, the winged sprite communicated only through facial expressions and gestures in Disney cartoons.

Tinker Bell is set to return in a direct-to-video release next year. The movie will be part of Disney’s new “Fairies” product line.

“How could one possibly say no to Disney and being the voice of Tinker Bell?” the 28-year-old actress told Reuters. “I thought maybe I’m too spunky or gritty, but that’s who Tinker Bell is.”

Murphy’s spunk and grit have been previously featured in films like “8 Mile,” and as the voice of Luanne on TV’s “King of the Hill.”

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Actress Brittany Murphy was fired by her agent and manager, sources confirmed Wednesday.

Her agent was ICM?s Jeff Berg and her manager was Brillstein-Grey?s Joanne Colonna.

Called for comment, a staffer at Colonna?s office confirmed that Murphy is no longer a client, saying, “We wish her much love and success in her new endeavor,” Radar Magazine.com reports.

Murphy, who has recently been booked as the new face for Jordache Jeans was let go because of personal reasons, a friend said.

Berg did not return phone calls to the magazine, nor did Murphy?s remaining handler, BWR publicist Holly Shakoor.

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