ET looks back at Brittany Murphy’s death, from the eerie details surrounding her Hollywood Hills mansion, to the husband who died in the same house just months later under similar circumstances. A movie star of the ‘90s and ‘00s –- best known for her roles in ‘Clueless,’ ‘Girl, Interrupted’ and ‘8 Mile’ –- Brittany took her last breath at 32 years old on Dec. 20, 2009. Despite the efforts of her mother, Sharon Murphy, and husband of two years, Simon Monjack –- who are heard in a frantic 911 call –- to revive Brittany, the actress died from a combination of pneumonia, anemia and a fatal mix of prescription medications. At the time of her death, Brittany was years past her career peak, which included leading roles on the big screen and a high-profile romance with ‘Just Married’ co-star Ashton Kutcher. In the aftermath, her mom and husband embarked on a curious press tour, with their interviews on ‘Larry King Live’ and ‘Today’ fueling rumors about Brittany’s tragic death. After Simon died at their L.A. home from the same health issues as Brittany, an air of mystery was cemented around their deaths. While theories surrounding mold and poisoning were disproven, the online discourse later shifted to the house’s previous owner, Britney Spears, who reportedly claimed the home was haunted. After Brittany was laid to rest on Christmas Eve 2009, details began emerging about her British husband’s sordid reputation and their chaotic moments behind the scenes of her final movies. In Max’s 2021 documentary, ‘What Happened, Brittany Murphy?,’ Kathy Najimy — who was Aunt Peggy to Brittany’s Luann on ‘King of the Hill’ — emotionally recalls witnessing Simon’s negative influence on her longtime co-star. ET also looks at Brittany’s rise to fame, with a vault of rare footage and unseen interviews. Along her Hollywood journey, Brittany opened up about her never-realized dreams of a singing career, working with some of today’s biggest A-list stars and what drove her trademark bubbly demeanor.
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One of the saddest tragedies in the history of the acting community. R.I.P., Brittany. 💔
She and her husband haunted that house now.
Title is bs
I almost died last year from the same issue. I had a period that didn’t stop. It was annoying but girls blow this stuff off. After 4-months my hemoglobin was at 5.5 (life threatening low – I think Brittney was 3.5)
The ONLY reason I lived was because I got scared after sleeping and losing time. So I went to urgent care.
Given that she had a flu/pneumonia and could excuse the extreme exhaustion from blood loss… I see why she didn’t go in.
Women need to pay attention to heavy periods and excess bleeding. Anemia is a serious thing. And family around women need to pay attention to extreme exhaustion and not just blow it off.
Girl Interrupted was a a great performance.
Karen Carpenter vibes.
Carbon monoxide poisoning…I almost died from it. Make sure your CO detectors are up to date. Get a smoke dectector and if you have natural gas appliances…get one of those detectors also. Came close to death. You don't want to repeat my experiences…stay safe…
12.19 How did he even get with her? Look at her, look at him😭 that house was Britney Spears before BM it could been her if she had not sold that house
Her husband stole from her and kept her hidden. He had not job or career and leeched off of brittany. She could’ve gotten help for her flu and been with us still but over worked her and used her.
RIP Brittany 🫶
She didn't deserve to feel like that during her final days. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy 😪😪😪
Miss her
@2:52 this bro went to the Donald Trump School of Hair
When someone isn’t Resting In Peace, they reach out to the living for help! Do you feel Brittany too?
What a loss great artist mygosh
Hes gross, why'd she like him, made her an addict
NINE. HOUR. SCREEN TEST.
It's sad she is longer alive but her legacy lives on I was a fan of king and the hill back when I was a kid and it would have been better if she never met Simon who also died. RIP Brittany Murphy
#Savethekids Don't stop until all of the children get saved! Crimes against humanity. #stophumantrafficking #allysarmy #allycarter ❤❤❤
I'm pretty good with sensing the genuine and not so genuine folks – Brittany Murphy was the real deal of a good heart and sweetness. RIP Brittany 🌟❤
What? I thought she was still alive i didn't know she died
She’s always been my favorite.
“Rollin with the homies” rest peacefully ❤❤❤
I think Diddy did it.
My Lord, such an absolute tragic loss to the world, I have followed her career ever since the movie freeway, and then clueless and on and on, she was so ahead of the times, so very beautiful and gracefull on screen. My sweet angel.
Anther scam story ,
People really need to talk about their self , instead simeone that they no nothing really about , all straight out frim book truth ,
How can two people die of pneumonia & anemia 6 months apart in the same house? Is this some Diddy type of pneumonia or ? And anemia? Just bizarre
I fell in love with her in SPUN and then again in Sin City. When I heard she died I was so bummed out.
She also dated P Diddy
We miss her.
Oh, she was killed, you'd have to be a gullible fool to not see it.
She was a troubled soul her eyes always had sadness ..rip. and its very sad to see Britney prior to Adderall…she looked so sound and wholesome
The fact that she died from pneumonia, dates Ashton Kutcher (who partied with Diddy) and had the same coroner as Kim Porter is eye brow raising all by itself 🧐🤨
People must’ve forgotten because months after Brittany and her husband passed away the coroner passed away as well from you’ll never believe it…yes PNEUMONIA! There’s something more too this I’m sure.
Another dark chapter in the Hollywood book.
I just loved her but there was just something really dark with that husband of hers, everything went down hill when she got with him, and something happened crazy with her mother and that husband,I don't care what anyone saids, her husband and mom got awfully close maybe a little too close after Brittany died. Is the question is was Brittany worth more dead then she was alive? Thank you get the hint of where I'm going with this… Just something very dark in that situation, 🖤 but I loved her, rest easy Brittany Murphy lots of love💕
They left out Brittany did work with Paul Oakenfold doing a wonderful piece of music with a dreamy video. People who buy houses don't tear them down because sad things happen there. That house was torn down because it was toxic. Toxic mold growth inside of homes is sometimes undetectable except by the effects of those who live there and suffer different ailments. Pneumonia and anemia are two direct results of toxic mold. Maybe the mother would have gone as well if she had stayed. Everyone has different abilities to fight it off but no one can fight it off forever. Those are two topics missed here. Still I'm glad they said something. She was a wonderful light.
As a mom I'd take my kid to the hospital. Sounds like husband influenced a lot of gross stuff. A narcissistic man can be a very dangerous thing.
Another industry sacrifice
She was one of the few actresses who could play humorous and dramatic rolls wonderfully. She knew tho. She stood on her balcony and said to her mom below, "Mom, I think I'm dying. I love you." Then she took a few steps and passed. Such a tragic loss.
In my opinion Britnay Murphy was a good actress Uptown Girls was my favorite. So sad she was so young. Britnay Murphy's husband died mysteriously too. 😢😢 However, I am curious if there was any questiionable concerns about the home's environment, adbestos?, mold?, not sure. Cyanide, can also cause such symptoms when the body is exposed to the chemicals in it as well.
This is so weird for them to bring this up since she she & husband died of pneumonia. But with her pneumonia linked to baby oil in her system. I believe she had the same corner as Kim‘s Diddy ex 🤦🏾♀️ And she was friends with Ashton Kutcher and Diddy.
A beautiful Soul! She is singing with the Angels. Sing Brittney! You are truly missed! She was my favorite.
I Loved Her ! The Funniest ! Prettiest !! Sweetest Actress..She Will Be Missed "Huge !! I'm Soooo Sorry For Her Family's Loss ..RIP Brittney.I Love Her Movie's..Thank u ! 😊❤️💔😪🙏🏼✝️⚘️🌹🥀❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ashton Kutcher has something to do with it. His a human trafficker
I was so in love with her.
Life s so unfair sometimes
Hollywood sacrifices
So was her husband still living with her Mom when he died?
She's a birthday twin for me. I always loved seeing her pop up in new movies. A beautiful actress gone too soon.
They killed both of them. You know who I'm talking about