
Actress Brittany Murphy was very ill in the hours before she went into cardiac arrest and died. Apparently, Murphy was taking prescription meds for flu-like symptoms she had been experiencing for several days. According to reports, Murphy began vomiting early Sunday morning and told family members she was feeling very ill.
Sources say various prescriptions were found in the home — written for Brittany Murphy, husband Simon Monjack, and Brittany’s mom. Authorities did not find illegal drugs in the house, but Murphy was definitely taking various prescription meds. Murphy’s mother also told paramedics her daughter suffered from diabetes. However, people involved in the case doubt her condition caused her death.
Sources say her flu-like condition and the meds could have triggered a heart attack, but it’s too early to know. An autopsy will be performed Monday or Tuesday. Reports say her Monjack did not want an autopsy but ultimately it’s the Coroner’s call.