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Clueless star died at 32 with husband suffering same mysterious cause of death months later


Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy died at the age of 32 in 2009, with her death shocking the world - and 14 years on, the cause of her demise is still surrounded by mystery

Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack died within months of each other (Image: Dave Allocca/Starpix/REX/Shutterstock)The Los Angeles coroner ultimately ruled that both deaths were accidental, caused by a combination of pneumonia, anaemia, and drug intoxication. The Uptown Girls actress had contracted a bug while on a work trip (Image: 20th Century Fox)It was later revealed that Brittany's heavy and painful periods had unknowingly led to anaemia, making her more susceptible to serious infection and potential side effects from her prescription medication. Brittany's dad, Angelo, was convinced that his daughter's death involved 'foul play', initially pointing fingers at Simon and falsely alleging he had a secret affair with Sharon - an accusation she vehemently denied.

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