By Maverick
Brittany Murphy’s sudden and tragic death on December 20th, 2009, at the age of 32, shocked Hollywood and her fans worldwide. Best known for her roles in Clueless, 8 Mile, and Just Married, Murphy was a vibrant actress whose promising career was cut short under mysterious circumstances, and believe me, there is a shit load of mystery to be tapped into here. The strange details surrounding her passing and that of her husband, Simon Monjack, just five months later on May 23rd, 2010, at age 40, have fueled speculation and conspiracy theories for over a decade.
In the months leading up to her death, Murphy’s health appeared to be deteriorating. She had lost a significant amount of weight and looked frail in public appearances, and rumors swirled about her career struggles and personal life. Reports suggested she had been fired from multiple projects, including The Caller, allegedly due to erratic behavior. Brittany Murphy, her husband Simon Monjack, and her mother Sharon Murphy were living together in a Hollywood Hills home previously owned by Britney Spears ironically. The house was reportedly plagued by mold, which later became a focal point of controversy regarding her cause of death.
On December 20th, 2009, Murphy collapsed in her home’s bathroom. Emergency responders found her unresponsive, and she was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 10:04 AM. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled Murphy’s death “accidental” and attributed it to a combination of pneumonia, anemia, and drug Intoxication from over-the-counter drugs. There were reportedly no illegal drugs in her system. The coroner’s report suggested that if Murphy had sought medical treatment earlier, she might have survived. Her weakened immune system, combined with untreated pneumonia and anemia, made her body unable to fight off infection.
The tragedy deepened and became more peculiar when Simon Monjack, Murphy’s husband, died on May 23rd, 2010, under eerily similar circumstances. He was found unresponsive in the same Hollywood Hills home. What was the official cause of his death? Buckle your seatbelts, as it was announced he died of pneumonia and severe anemia, the exact same causes as Brittany Murphy. This bizarre coincidence fueled speculation. How could two people in the same household die from the same illness within months? Was there something in their home environment, or was foul play involved? Murphy’s mother was surprisingly fine from all of this.
The L.A. County Department of Health found no conclusive evidence that mold was responsible. Murphy’s mother, Sharon Murphy, initially supported the mold theory but later retracted her statements, further fueling confusion. That’s when Murphy’s estranged father, Angelo Bertolotti, claimed his daughter was poisoned. In 2013, he commissioned independent toxicology tests, which allegedly found high levels of heavy metals such as barium and aluminum in her hair samples. These metals are sometimes associated with poisoning by rat poison or other toxic substances. Despite Bertolotti’s claims, no official agency reopened the case. The coroner’s office dismissed his findings, stating they were not consistent with poisoning or something deliberate. All just another coincidence, I’m sure.
There’s another conspiracy theory out there suggesting that Murphy and Monjack were targeted by the U.S. government. According to reports, Murphy had connections to Julia Davis, a former Homeland Security employee who had exposed security flaws at the U.S.-Mexico border. Davis claimed that Murphy offered to help her expose government corruption, leading to FBI surveillance of Murphy and her family. Some theorists suggest Murphy’s death was not accidental but an assassination to silence her. However, like always, there is no concrete evidence supporting this claim that any official investigation was able to dig up.
Though Murphy’s autopsy found no illegal drugs in her system, her husband, Simon Monjack, had a history of prescription drug abuse. Some insiders claimed Monjack controlled Murphy, isolating her and discouraging her from seeking medical help.
Friends and colleagues noted Murphy’s declining health and paranoia before her death, raising concerns about Monjack’s influence. Could Monjack’s mismanagement of their health have led to both of their untimely deaths? I mean, they both died of literally the same damn things!
How did it not raise any eyebrows and allow for a deeper investigation to happen? Why is it that it’s always curious independent individuals within the general public who become aware when something doesn’t pass the smell test? Are investigators really this incompetent or did they intentionally subvert evidence? Always more questions and very few truthful answers.
Of course, there is the possibility that the dark forces in the entertainment industry did away with her as well as per their ritual sacrifices. In one of Brittany’s last films, just before her death, Deadline, released on December 1st, 2009, her character Alice Evans drowns in a bathtub, mirrored in the movie’s promotional art, which notably led to some controversy that this was just more subliminal or predictive programming by the powers that be. Her character didn’t die in the film, but the previews for the film hinted that she might, which turned out to be a close call. Brittany, however, died in her bathroom in real life, not a bathtub. Despite the stark contrast, it’s still eerie enough to make someone question a lot.
Despite years of speculation, no new official investigations have been launched. The case remains closed, with the coroner’s conclusion of pneumonia, anemia, and drug intoxication standing as the official cause of death. While the truth may never be fully uncovered, Brittany Murphy’s talent, charm, and unforgettable screen presence ensure she will never be forgotten. Please share your thoughts in the comment section. Be well.
