The celebrated actress’s tragic passing sparked numerous speculations regarding the circumstances of her death. Her father described it as “suspicious,” even alleging it to be “murder.” Here’s a look into her final years and the heartfelt words she shared with her mother before her demise.
Brittany Murphy, best known for her iconic role in the 1995 coming-of-age film “Clueless,” tragically passed away under circumstances that led her father to suspect foul play. However, the autopsy report pointed to a different conclusion.
Brittany Murphy on the set of “Clueless,” 1995 | Source: Getty Images
Brittany passed away in December 2009 at just 32 years old. She died in her Hollywood Hills mansion, in the one place that had become her sanctuary — her bathroom.
Her untimely death came after years of silently battling physical and emotional struggles. After a car accident shortly after the release of “Clueless” in 1995, the actress endured chronic jaw pain but remained determined as her family’s primary provider.
Brittany Murphy on the set of “Clueless,” 1995 | Source: Getty Images
While she achieved success in movies like “Just Married” and “Little Black Book,” her career began to falter. She lost her role as Luanne on “King of the Hill” and was dropped from major projects like “Happy Feet 2,” “Tinker Bell,” and “The Expendables.”
Despite her declining health, Brittany devoted herself to caring for her mother, Sharon Murphy, a breast cancer survivor battling neuropathy, and her husband, Simon Monjack, who suffered from seizures and heart problems.
Sharon and Brittany Murphy during VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards on October 15, 2002, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Weak and struggling with anemia, she still found the strength to care for Simon, a screenwriter, during his episodes, even holding him down to prevent harm.
In a tragic twist, the bathroom that had been Brittany’s sanctuary also became the place of her death—a fate Simon eerily shared just five months later.
