EXCLUSIVE: Autopsy Shows Simon Monjack Had Pneumonia 9 Times, Heavily Used Prescription Drugs
Posted on Aug 17, 2010 @ 07:54PM
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.
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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SOMETIMES parents of dead children lay in the child's bed to be close to them again- not disgusting - Her young family is gone - I feel very sad for her. The loss of a child - non reparable.
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 9:37am
There's no proof they were sleeping together and who cares? The point is that he and Brittany were supporting each others adictions along with the aid of her mother as well. Nobody intervened and that is inexcusable.
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 7:53am
I think it's reasonable for a man who has just lost his young wife suddenly to take anti-depressants. Simon also had substantial health probs all his own. Who doesn't take something for a legitimate malady? Perhaps you are all VERY young ....
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:48pm
TMZ is trying hard to gain readers on their website. If you read the coroner's report nowhere in it do they say Sharon Murphy said she was sharing a bed with Simon. TMZ is really jumping to a nasty little conclusion here.
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:45pm
'ammber''' how freaking gross is that if that's true...EW!
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:39pm
I don't know if it's TRUE, but you're right, IT'S EW!
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:16am
Wow how sad this story is.... Yet another one popping every pill under the sun.... What in the hell is wrong w/ these people... Pills don't fix things... They kill you.......
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:12pm
You must not have read carefully. All of the levels of these listed drugs DID NOT CONTRIBUTE to his death AND they were therapeutic levels. Sheesh. If any drugs at all are listed people just JUMP to an immediate conclusion they caused his death.
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:43pm
It says that she heard a gurgling sound and brown fluid was coming from his mouth. He was NOT
RESPONSIVE and she stayed with him for 45 minutes and then called 911. Why didn't she call sooner?
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 8:22pm
t.mz says they were sleepin together! Get on this rol. I want photos!! Nekkid ones.
Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 7:51pm