Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack's Troubled Relationship and Mysterious Deaths Revisited 15 Years Later

The actress and her husband both died of pneumonia and anemia months apart, raising questions about their relationship and circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack married in 2007 after a brief courtship, with their relationship raising concerns from friends and family over Monjack's controlling behavior.
Murphy's death in December 2009 at age 32 was ruled as caused by pneumonia, anemia, and drug intoxication, with experts suggesting it could have been preventable with timely medical care.
Monjack, who faced scrutiny for his role in Murphy's life and death, died five months later in May 2010 from similar causes, further fueling speculation about their shared circumstances.
Reports from Murphy's final film set describe Monjack's unusual involvement, including performing her hair and makeup, and isolating her from colleagues, as her health visibly declined.
Documentaries and interviews with those close to Murphy portray Monjack as manipulative, with allegations that he controlled her career, personal life, and access to others during their marriage.