EXCLUSIVE: Simon Monjack Wanted To Be Buried Next To Brittany Murphy
Posted on May 26, 2010 @ 02:35PM - 1 comment
After the tragic death of his wife Brittany Murphy, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that Simon Monjack planned his own burial and wanted to be laid to rest next to his wife. “Simon spoke last week about making sure that he and Sharon would be buried next to Brittany,” a source close to the family told RadarOnline.com.
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Simon was found dead in the master bedroom at the Hollywood Hills home that he shared with Brittany’s mom Sunday night. The Los Angeles Coroner’s office is conducting an autopsy, but LAPD Sgt. Loranzo told RadarOnline.com that he likely died from “natural causes.”
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In a previous interview before his death Simon told RadarOnline.com about his desire to be buried near his beloved wife. “Simon had no doubt in his mind that he would be buried next to Brittany,” a source close to Simon told RadarOnline.com. “She was everything to him. He wanted to make sure they would be together both in life and death.”
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“Simon’s mother and Sharon are planning the private services for Simon,” publicist Roger Neal told RadarOnline.com. Monjack is Orthodox Jewish, and his burial plans are expected to be finalized as soon as possible to keep with tradition.
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Brittany’s mother is planning to continue her work with the foundation in her daughter’s name. “Sharon wants the Brittany Murphy Foundation to move forward and wants the gala in September to happen, especially now that Simon is gone,” said Neal.
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As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Brittany is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park where a gravestone was finally placed on May 13 that reads:
Brittany Murphy Monjack
November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009
Our Precious Daughter, Wife And Angel To All
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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Brittany Murphy's Gravestone Finally In Place
Posted on May 13, 2010 @ 04:02PM - 3 comments
It’s been nearly five months since actress Brittany Murphy passed away at her Hollywood Hills home and was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. RadarOnline.com brings you the first exclusive photos of Brittany’s gravestone that was just put in place.
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The gravestone reads:
Brittany Murphy Monjack
November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009
Our Precious Daughter, Wife And Angel To All
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Appropriately located in the Bright Eternity section of the cemetery, Brittany’s grave was adorned with fresh flowers and strewn with little metallic stars and hearts that read: “Me & U”, “4 You”, “Love” and “Kiss”.
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While it is not clear why Brittany went so long without a gravestone, her husband Simon Monjack told RadarOnline.com: “I think it’s time for everybody to realize that Brittany was just an incredibly happy, precious angel that lives on through her fans and in our hearts.”
