Brittany Murphy update: autopsy concluded, cause of death, and husband Simon Monjack speaks out

Tonight, there’s new developments in our Brittany Murphy update. Sources confirm that the autopsy has concluded, however the results are deferred. Additionally, Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband released his first public statement since the shocking news of the starlet’s sudden collapse due to cardiac arrest. Finally, the cause of death is still listed as cardiac arrest and natural causes, however further toxicology testing is underway.  (Slideshow: The life and death of Brittany Murphy (photos, videos)

According to reports by TMZ, the autopsy is complete and there were no signs or indications of foul play or criminal behavior. Toxicology and additional tests (neuropathology and histopathology) will also be performed and the results may not be in for another four to six weeks.

Meanwhile, sources have confirmed that Brittany was suffering from flu-like symptoms and was taking several prescription medications. These medicines will be of important focus in the toxicology tests.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office stated to Radar Online, “Autopsy surgeons took a slice of her brain for testing. It will be 5-6 weeks for test results to come through." This testing is referred to as neuropathology. The additional tests to be conducted include histopathology, these relate to studying other organs of the body.

The newest and most significant today is that Brittany Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack made his first public statement regarding his wife’s tragic death. Speaking exclusively with Access Hollywood, Simon Monjack stated, “My world was destroyed yesterday.” He also remarked regarding the message stated by Ashton Kutcher, Brittany’s former co-star and ex-boyfriend. Ashton Tweeted yesterday, “2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany’s family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. see you on the other side kid.”

Though Simon Monjack didn’t know Ashton Kutcher personally, he responded to the remark and stated to Access Hollywood, “I loved what Ashton wrote on Twitter. It was comforting to me. I couldn’t have said it better.”
 

Brittany Murphy update: autopsy concluded, cause of death, and husband Simon Monjack speaks out