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Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack's deaths could have been partly caused by mold found in their house. The actress and her husband died within six months of each other, with both deaths attributed to pneumonia.

Now, the investigation into their deaths is being handled by the Department of Public Health, with mold now being considered a relevant factor to the respiratory health of the pair, according to gossip website TMZ.
The issue of mold in their West Hollywood Hills home had been noted when investigations were made into Brittany's death in December 2009, but at the time it wasn't considered to be a "contributing factor".
Investigators have been allowed to enter the home to check the effects of the fungi by Brittany's mother Sharon Murphy, while Simon's mother is flying to the US from Europe to keep informed on the studies.
Recently Simon's spokesperson Roger Neal confirmed the British-born screenwriter needed heart bypass surgery, but had postponed it because he was too busy.
He said: "Simon needed a bypass. I was told he needed a bypass and I said to him, 'Simon, you have so much going on, let's keep you healthy.'
"I said, 'You want to be healthy don't you?' He said, 'Yes,' but he said, 'The bypass can wait.'
"I don't know how much of an emergency it was. The doctors would have made him get it immediately if he needed it. But Sharon Murphy confirmed with me he did need a bypass.
"They didn't make it public because he had so much going on.
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Simon Monjack, who died of an apparent heart attack, was buried beside his wife, actress Brittany Murphy, in a Los Angeles cemetery, a family spokesman said.

About 75 friends and family members attended the private service for the 40-year-old Monjack Thursday, US Magazine reported.

Six months ago Monjack, who died Sunday, eulogized Murphy after she died suddenly at age 32.

"His wish was that he would be by Brittany," family spokesman Roger Neal told the magazine.

Before his death, Monjack was in the midst of establishing the Brittany Murphy Foundation dedicated to supporting youth in the arts, US Magazine said. Murphy's mother Sharon will now take over those duties.

Simon Monjack was laid to rest next to his late wife Brittany Murphy yesterday (27.05.10).

The British screenwriter - who passed away suddenly last Sunday (23.05.10) - was buried following an emotional orthodox Jewish service at the Chapel of the Hills in Sunland.

His remains were then committed to the ground at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn Memorial Park just five months after his late actress spouse.

Family spokesman Roger Neal said: "It was Simon's wish to be laid to rest next to her."

Around 75 friends and family members paid tribute to Simon at the private ceremony, where Brittany's mother Sharon Murphy - who lived with her son-in-law - and his mother Linda spoke to the crowd.

Simon Monjack is to be buried next to his late wife Brittany Murphy.

The British screenwriter - who died of a suspected heart attack on Sunday (23.05.10) - will reportedly be laid to rest at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn cemetery alongside the 'Clueless' actress, who passed away just five months ago after collapsing in the shower.

Robert Neal, the Murphy and Monjack family publicist, said: "That was definitely his wish. It's safe to say that wish will be fulfilled."

The results of toxicology tests are being awaited before the 39-year-old screenwriter's official cause of death can be ascertained.

However, his publicist revealed earlier this week that Simon had been trying to put off a bypass operation for his condition until after a planned charity event in September for the Brittany Murphy Foundation.

Brittany Murphy's mother is "devastated" by Simon Monjack's death.

Sharon Murphy - who discovered the screenwriter's body at their Los Angeles home on Sunday (23.05.10) - has expressed her grief at his passing, just five months after the death of the 'Clueless' actress.

Sharon said: "I loved Simon like a son, and he loved me like a mom. I've lost a son-in-law and a daughter, and I'm devastated."

Sharon - who also discovered Brittany unconscious in her shower in December - is now expected to channel her grief into the Brittany Murphy Foundation, a charitable organization set up by her and Simon to help inner-city children discover the arts.

Simon Monjack delayed having heart surgery as he grieved for Brittany Murphy.

The scriptwriter - who died suddenly on Sunday (23.05.10) aged 39, just five months after his actress wife passed away last December aged just 32 - is believed to have been trying to put off a bypass operation for his condition until after a planned charity event in September for the Brittany Murphy Foundation.

His publicist Roger Neal said: "I can tell you he was excited about what the future held in terms of the legacy of Brittany Murphy. He looked fine to me.

"As far as we know he passed away of natural causes. He did have a heart condition and he was due for bypass heart surgery."

The writer was found unconscious at the home he shared with the late 'Clueless' star by her mother Sharon Murphy - who also discovered Brittany's body in the shower of the home.

Brittany Murphy's widower has been found dead.

Simon Monjack - who was left devastated when his actress wife died last December aged just 32 - was discovered unconscious by Brittany's mother Sharon at his Los Angeles home last night (23.05.10) at around 9.30pm.

She immediately dialled 911 but Simon, 39, was pronounced dead by paramedics after attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

It is believed he suffered a heart attack and his passing is being treated by Los Angeles police as unexplained.

A death investigation is now underway, according to website TMZ.

Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been fired for her latest film because she is not "bankable".

The troubled US actress was to play a student working on a deserted island in 'The Other Side', but sources close to the film told website TMZ she was let go from the project because her name isn't enough to guarantee box office success.

The film's writer and director, David Michaels, was diplomatic about Lindsay's departure, saying: "Our team simply chose to move on from Lindsay and we'll soon be announcing a replacement."

Other actors involved in the film include Woody Harrelson, Giovanni Ribisi and singer Alanis Morissette.

The lead role in which Lindsay was cast was also at one time associated with late actress Brittany Murphy, who tragically died of pneumonia last year aged 32.

Brittany Murphy's husband wanted to keep her on life support.

Simon Monjack has revealed the actress - who tragically passed away aged 32 on December 20 last year after an alleged prescription drugs overdose - was technically alive when she was admitted to hospital.

He said: "The doctor said, 'She'll be brain dead, basically.' And asked, 'What do you want me to do?' and I said, 'I want you to keep going.'

"Because in my mind, I'm thinking you never know what medical thing might happen in 10 years time."

Unfortunately, a short while later the doctors returned to say the star had taken a turn for the worse and there was nothing they could do.

The late 'Clueless' actress - who passed away aged 32 on December 20 2009 - left her entire estate to her mother Sharon Murphy, and nothing to British screenwriter Simon Monjack, it has been claimed.

Despite the snub, Simon is happy with the way his wife's assets have been divided, insisting it was on his request that he was not named a beneficiary.

According to the screenwriter, the will specifically said: "I am married to Simon Monjack who I have intentionally left out of this will."

According to gossip website TMZ, Brittany originally made a handwritten will years before she was married, which was stored in her manager's safe and left everything to Sharon.