EXCLUSIVE NEW DETAILS: Simon Monjack Died Of "Natural Causes" Says LAPD; Coroner Investigation Pending
Posted on May 24, 2010 @ 05:30AM
As Hollywood remains shocked by the death of Brittany Murphy's widower Simon Monjack at 40, the Los Angeles Police Department told RadarOnline.com exclusively Monday that "the preliminary cause of death for Mr. Monjack seems to be natural causes."
VIDEO: L.A. County Coroner's Office At Scene Of Monjack Home
LAPD Sgt. Louie Lozano told RadarOnline.com exclusively that “no weapons were found at the scene,” and that the LAPD will not be involved in the investigation, leaving it to the coroner "since there was no indication of foul play or criminal activity."
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These statements came after a news conference early Monday in which Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter fielded questions about Monjack's death in front of the Hollywood Hills home on Rising Glen Road that Monjack and Murphy once shared.
PHOTOS: L.A. County Coroner's Office At Scene Of Monjack Home
"This evening, Mr. Monjack was found unresponsive, paramedics responded to the house, he was pronounced dead at [9:45 p.m. Sunday]," Winter said.
"There were some prescription drugs found that belonged to Mr. Monjack, and we'll have an ongoing investigation," he said. "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."
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Winter, who acknowledged having met and spoken with Monjack after Murphy's December 20 death, called Monjack "a despondent husband.
"The family is devastated at this time, and it is under investigation," Winter said. "And I ask that you give the family some privacy at this point on."
Winter said Monjack was found in the master bedroom, and "there were no illicit drugs located -- just precipitation medications," though he declined to reveal which specific medications were found.
Monjack's final interview was given to RadarOnline.com on May 13, where he showed off the gravestone he picked out for Murphy and discussed the public’s perception of his late wife.
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“I think it’s time for everybody to realize,” Monjack said, “that Brittany was just an incredibly happy, precious angel that lives on through her fans and in our hearts.”
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Why is there such a thirst to trash this man? I've never seen such wild and baseless accusations.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:51pm
Who the hell doesn't have prescription drugs in their home? Both my husband and I do and have for decades. It doesn't mean they are illegal or that we are using them recklessly. The jump to conclusions here is just horrendous.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:50pm
we don't have any. my parents don't. they're 86. my brothers don't. my sister doesn't. 86 and no prescriptions, amazing i think! i hope i'm as blessed. not even blood pressure meds. yea mom and dad!!!
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 4:47pm
Other media outlets are reporting he had an upcoming surgery.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:50pm
Other media outlets are reporting he had an upcoming surgery.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:49pm
Makes one wonder if he furnished some of the Rx drugs that may have led to Brittany's death...and he just couldn't live with the guilt so he took his own life. (Just a theory). My advice to Mama "get outa that house".
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:10pm
Good grief! This was all investigated and no, he did not. Why do people want to spin something that is so worn out?
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:47pm
So sad. My condolences to Brittany's mother and Simon's family. May you be together in heaven.
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:00pm
Was shocked to read this....Amazing how many people are dying from drugs...People think because they are prescription it is okay to pop them like candy.....We are losing so many people to drugs it is very sad...
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 11:27am
He probably died from arterial sclerosis. He had a mild heart attack last fall and was scheduled for bipass surgery but never had it in Sept. 2009. If someone dies within a 100 mile radius of Los Angeles everybody assumes drugs. Sheesh!
Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:49pm