In a tragic turn of events, Simon Monjack, the 40 year-old widower of recently-deceased actress Brittany Murphy, has been found dead at home. Brittany passed on December, 20, 2009 of pneumonia and possible side effects from a combination of legal drugs. She was just 32. Monjack was heartbroken after Brittany’s death and gave many interviews defending himself from criticism about his character and discussing how close and Brittany were.

Monjack said he didn’t depend on Brittany for income, as many speculated. He claimed to be independently wealthy from both derivatives trading and an early friendship with the artist Damien Hirst, from whom he bought over 100 pieces of art early in his career. Monjack told Radar Online that each piece is worth around $2 million dollars in today’s market.

Monjack was found unconscious in bed Sunday night by Brittany’s mother, who called 911. It sounds like he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was in the master bedroom, which was attached to the bathroom in which Brittany died.

Five months after the sudden and shocking death of his beloved wife Brittany Murphy, Simon Monjack has died.

Monjack died in the house he shared with Brittany and her mother Sharon, who called 911 after finding him unconscious Sunday night, RadarOnlne.com has learned.

Paramedics responded but it was too late. An investigation is now underway.

Sgt. Louie Lozano of the Los Angeles Police Department told RadarOnline.com on Monday at approximately 1:30 am PDT: “The preliminary cause of death for Mr. Monjack seems to be natural causes.

“No weapons were found at the scene. Detectives are still on the scene.

“At 9:46 pm a 911 call for a medical emergency was put out from the Rising Glen Road address. The Fire department responded and they pronounced Mr. Monjack dead. I do not know if they tried to revive him yet. The body is still at the home and will be taken by the coroner’s office for an autopsy.”

Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said that Monjack was found in the master bedroom by Sharon. No illegal drugs were found in the house. Prescription drugs were present in the home.

A van from the coroner’s office arrived at Monjack’s Hollywood Hills house shortly after 1:15 am PDT Monday.

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The entrepreneur was a controversial figure to many but seen as a warm and loving person by those close to him. He was 40 years old.

His final interview was given to RadarOnline.com just days ago and the subject was Brittany. He recently erected a gravestone and told RadarOnline.com during that final interview: “I think it’s time for everybody to realize that Brittany was just an incredibly happy, precious angel that lives on through her fans and in our hearts.”

Monjack never recovered from the death of his wife, who also spent her final minutes in their home. She died December 20, 2009 from natural causes after being ill with the flu.

[From Radar Online]

In one of his last interviews, which was posted on Radar Online on March 27, Monjack revealed that he had an extensive security system installed in the 8,000 square foot Hollywood Hills home he once shared with Brittany. He had over 56 cameras throughout the home and said that all footage was backed up to an external server. If there was any foul play or any other people in the home, police will soon be able to find out. Sadly, it looks like Monjack died alone and that it may have been an accident, just like the death of his late wife Brittany. Some people will say that they’re together again now.