On December 20, 2009, fans across the world were sent reeling with the news of Brittany Murphy's death. The young, vibrant actress was only 32 years old. Things started to become even more troubling when the news surrounding her cause of death started to make its way to the headlines. The autopsy revealed that she had died from complications caused by pneumonia, as well as a cocktail of prescription and over the counter medications that she had consumed. There were no illegal drugs found in her system. The questions surrounding her mysterious death began mounting, and the details surrounding her tragic last days began to surface.
10 Brittany Murphy's House Was In Complete Disarray
When most people think of their favorite celebrities, a life of glitz and glamour is the first thing that comes to mind. Sadly, Brittany Murphy's final moments were not spent in the lap of luxury at all. Murphy was living in a sprawling 10,000 square foot mansion, but it was full of clothes and boxes and was in a state of total disarray. Those who attended the scene described what they witnessed as being the home of a hoarder.
9 Brittany Murphy's Physical Appearance Was Alarmingly Frail
Even more troubling was the fact that Murphy had clearly been ill for quite some time before she passed away. Her makeup artist, Trista Jordan, has come forward to reveal that while she was working on set with Brittany on her last film, she was shocked by how frail she was. "Her eyes were so sunken, and she just seemed so sad," says Jordan.
8 Brittany Murphy Could Barely Stand On Her Own
In an alarming report released by Jordan, it was also revealed that Murphy was so weak that she couldn't even stand up on her own. She was visibly struggling to hold herself together. Jordan says, "She wasn't herself. She was in so much pain. She had Bambi legs and couldn't stand up."
7 Brittany Murphy's Pre-Existing Health Conditions
During her final days, as Brittany Murphy struggled with pneumonia, she was also trying to manage pre-existing health conditions as well. Murphy had suffered from a heart murmur and was severely anemic and is said to have been trying to manage those conditions in addition to the onset of her pneumonia symptoms.
6 She Was Surrounded By Filth
It wasn't just Brittany Murphy's house that was a mess, her actual bed was described as being incredibly dirty. According to Bryn Curt, the author of "Brittany Murphy Files," Brittany's bedside was alarmingly filthy. He says, "She was surrounded by a mountain of clothes, make-up, perfumes, an oxygen machine and medical supplies … It was a ready-made drugstore.The large bed was stained, and the sheets twisted and drenched in sweat. Flanking each side of the bed were nightstands covered in … Half-drunk bottles of water, prescription medication bottles, some open and some empty, and used tissues.”
5 Brittany Murphy Was Quite Ill From Pneumonia
Mere days before her death, Brittany Murphy's health was starting to fail. She wasn't just sick, she was gravely ill and was struggling with serious pneumonia symptoms. She was finding it difficult to breathe, which led to several questions about why her husband didn't rush her to a doctor for professional medical care. In February 2010, the L.A. County Coroner Asst. Chief Ed Winter confirmed she may still be alive today, had she gone to see a doctor to treat her pneumonia.
4 Simon Monjack Had Taken Full Control Of Brittany Murphy's Life
Simon Monjack and Brittany Murphy married in 2007, in spite of heavy warnings from Murphy's loved ones. His criminal past was concerning to them, but Brittany was dedicated to pushing forward with her wedding.
Shortly before her death, it was reported that Monjack had isolated Murphy from her friends, had disconnected her phone lines and was in full control of all aspects of her life. At the time of her death, he was acting as her manager, agent, and sometimes even as her makeup artist.
3 Brittany Murphy's Career Was Falling Apart
Brittany Murphy's career was spiraling out of control just before her death. She was dropped from the sequel to the kids' movie Happy Feet, and her character was cut from Jason Statham's film The Expendables as well. She was also dropped from Disney's 2008 Tinker Bell film. Something wasn't quite right with Murphy, and the world of film was no longer able to take a chance on her.
2 She Was Heavily Medicated
Brittany Murphy clearly recognized there was something wrong with her failing health. Before her death, she used a fake name to speak to a doctor and was able to obtain pharmaceutical products. Her autopsy also revealed a cocktail of medications that she was taking to treat her symptoms. Murphy was taking "antidepressants, antibiotics, migraine pills, cough medicine, and beta blockers" just before she died.
1 Brittany Murphy Had A Feeling She Was Going To Die
Tragically, Brittany Murphy had a sense of awareness that her health was not going to rebound, with reports indicating that she declared her upcoming death to her own mom.The day she died, Murphy had reportedly felt so ill and so weak that she turned to her mother and said, "I'm dying. I'm going to die. Mommy, I love you." It is alleged that her mother proceeded to make her tea, but there was no call made for medical intervention at that time.