Coroner’s Report

EXCLUSIVE: Autopsy Shows Simon Monjack Had Pneumonia 9 Times, Heavily Used Prescription Drugs


Posted on Aug 17, 2010 @ 07:54PM - 10 comments

Before his sudden death last May, Brittany Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack was battling a host of serious illnesses—including pneumonia, grand mal seizures and heart problems- according to the autopsy report exclusively obtained by RadarOnline.com.

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Before his sudden death last May, Brittany Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack was battling a host of serious illnesses—including pneumonia, grand mal seizures and heart problems- according to the autopsy report exclusively obtained by RadarOnline.com.

Read His Autopsy Report Here

Monjack, 40, told family members that he had a history of a “leaky” heart valve requiring triple bypass surgery, suffered grand mal seizures as a result of a fall two and a half years ago, and had a mild heart attack in November 2009. He also only had one kidney.

The official cause of death was community acquired bronchopneumonia. Other conditions contributing but not related to the immediate cause of death included cardiomegaly with focal myocardial fibrosis.

PHOTOS: Monjack Buried Next To Brittany Murphy

According to the report, an oxygen tank was found near the bed in the master bedroom along with inhalers and prescription medication bottles—some made out in Monjack’s name, others in the name  “Trevor Williams,” “Sharon Murphy,” and “Sharon Monjack.” Sharon Murphy is the mother of Brittany Murphy, Monjack’s deceased wife.

According to the Toxicology Laboratory Summary Report, Monjack had the following in his system: Cialopram (Celexa®), Duloxetine (Cymbalta®), and Trazodone (Desyrel®), all antidepressants; Diazepam (Valium®) and Lorazepam (Ativan®), both anti-anxiety agents; Hydrocodone (Vicodin®), Pregabalin (Lyrica®) and Actetaminophen (Tylenol®), all analgesics; and Propranolol (Inderal®), an antihypertensive agent.

"All of these drugs were detected at therapeutic or sub-therapeutic levels and most likely did not contribute to Mr. Monjack's death," the report said.

PHOTOS: Friends And Family Say Their Tearful Goodbye To Brittany Murphy

As RadarOnline.com reported, Monjack died just five months after the death of his beloved wife. He died in the home he shared with Murphy and Sharon, who called 911 after finding him unconscious. Paramedics responded but it was too late.

PHOTOS: Simon’s Never-Before-Seen Photos of Brittany Murphy

LA County Assistant Chief coroner Ed Winter said that Monjack was found in the master bedroom by Sharon. No illegal drugs were found in the house.

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EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Dr. Ryan's Cause Of Death: Blunt Force Head Injuries


Posted on Aug 17, 2010 @ 03:05PM - 1 comment

Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan died from blunt force head injuries, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office.

As RadarOnline.com reported, an autopsy was immediately performed and completed Tuesday afternoon on the famous surgeon—most well known for performing 10 surgeries on reality star, Heidi Montag.

Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan died from blunt force head injuries, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office.

As RadarOnline.com reported, an autopsy was immediately performed and completed Tuesday afternoon on the famous surgeon—most well known for performing 10 surgeries on reality star, Heidi Montag.

PHOTOS: Remembering Dr. Frank Ryan

According to the Medical Examiner’s office, Ryan’s manner of death is listed as “car accident.” He was pronounced dead at exactly 5 PM on Monday after his Jeep lost control on Pacific Coast Highway and tumbled down a cliff.

According to the Medical Examiner’s Office, toxicology results won’t be ready for at least 6-8 weeks. The office did confirm that no other cars were involved in Ryan’s accident.

PHOTOS: Dr. Frank Ryan, Scenes From The Accident

On Tuesday, Ryan’s most famous client, Heidi Montag, Tweeted about her devastation over hearing the news of his passing, writing, “He was the most amazing person I have ever known. He was an angel and changed my life and the lives of everyone he met. He was the most brilliant talented surgeon who will ever exist. Dr. Frank Ryan changed the world."

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Corey Haim's Mom Says Coroner Report Vindicates Him


Posted on May 04, 2010 @ 06:22PM - 12 comments
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Following the release of a coroner's report released Tuesday confirming that Corey Haim died of natural causes, his mother tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that she feels her son has finally been vindicated.

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“It’s a positive thing,” said Judy Haim.  “I really can’t say more than that, but yes, it’s a good thing.”

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When asked if she felt the news vindicated her son from critics who assumed Haim had died from a drug overdose, Judy responded: “Yes, exactly.”

In the released report, the specific causes of death were listed as: diffused alveolar damage, community acquired pneumonia, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with coronary arteriosclerosis.

As RadarOnline.com reported exclusively, Haim suffered from a pre-existing heart condition for most of his life. Susie Feldman, wife of Haim’s best friend Corey Feldman, told RadarOnline.com that friends tried to encourage Haim to get healthy after doctors told him his heart condition was serious.

EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Told Corey Haim His “Heart & Liver Couldn’t Take Much More”

“He had this thing where if you pressed on his chest, you could feel fluid... I guess it was blood...like squirting out, like his heart wasn’t working right,” Feldman told RadarOnline.com. “Three years ago he went to a doctor to check out his heart. He was told "you’ve got to get yourself healthy, your heart and your liver can’t take much more.’"

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