Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:07AM by TMZ Staff
Brittany Murphy's husband and mother made a frantic attempt to revive her before paramedics arrived ... this according to notes written by an investigator from the L.A. County Coroner's office. And, there were a shocking number of strong prescription meds on Brittany's nightstand.
TMZ has reviewed the documents, written by Investigator Blacklock. According to his notes, Brittany Murphy "had been complaining of shortness of breath and severe abdominal pain" for 7 to 10 days prior to her death. According to the notes, Murphy went into the bathroom at around 7:30 AM Sunday and shut the door.
A half hour later Brittany's mother, Sharon Murphy, went to check on her daughter, opened the bathroom door and "discovered the decedent lying on the floor unresponsive." According to the notes, Sharon yelled for help. Brittany's husband, Simon Monjack, who was in bed, heard the screams and ran to the bathroom.
According to the notes, Sharon called 911 and Simon "attempted to revive the decedent by placing her in the shower and running the water."
The notes continue -- "The decedent remained unresponsive and purged her stomach contents prior to the arrival of the paramedics."
When the paramedics arrived, Brittany was "without signs of life."
Paramedics moved Brittany from the bathroom to the master bedroom, where they found a slew of prescription drugs -- "A check of the nightstands revealed large amounts of prescription medication in the decedent's name. Also noted were numerous empty prescription medication bottles in the decedent's husband's name, the decedent's mother's name and unidentified third party names."
According to the notes, the medications included Topamax (anti-seizure meds also to prevent migraines), Methylprednisolone (anti-inflammatory), Fluoxetine (depression med), Klonopin (anxiety med), Carbamazepine (treats Diabetic symptoms and is also a bipolar med), Ativan (anxiety med), Vicoprofen (pain reliever), Propranolol (hypertension, used to prevent heart attacks), Biaxin (antibiotic), Hydrocodone (pain med) and miscellaneous vitamins.
The notes say, "No alcohol containers, paraphernalia or illegal drugs were discovered."
According to the notes, "The night prior to her death, the decedent had consumed some noodles, leftover Thai food, Gatorade, water and tea with lemon."
The notes also say Brittany had a history of hypoglycemia and was hospitalized in April 2009 for low blood sugar while on location in Oregon."
Monjack told the investigator during the 7 to 10 days prior to her death, Brittany complained of shortness of breath and severe abdominal pains but he was not overly alarmed because "she often suffered from severe menstrual pains."
The investigator spoke with police at the scene, who told him "foul play is not suspected."
Filed under: Exclusives, Brittany Murphy
Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:06AM by TMZ Staff
Tiger Woods' alleged mistress #3 has finally returned to the Vegas club scene -- and this weekend she was already kickin' it with another big star.
Kalika Moquin -- who has vehemently denied an affair with the philandering golf pro -- texted away at The Bank nightclub during a birthday party for "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone Saturday night. We're told Kalika -- who's now working as a VIP host at the club -- was all business that night.
But Sunday, she let it all hang out -- literally -- donning a breastacular Mrs. Claus costume for "The Annual Vegas Socialite Christmas Party."
Wonder what she's getting in her stocking this year?
Filed under: Hot Vegas, Twilight
Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:05AM by TMZ Staff
The same day Jon Gosselin's divorce was finalized -- and he was hit with huge child support payments -- we've learned he tried (and failed) to pad his wallet by trading in his beloved BMW for a profit.
TMZ spoke to an employee at Auto Exchange USA in Lancaster, PA, who told us Jon showed up at the car lot on Friday and wanted to trade his 2005 BMW M3 for a 2008 Subaru STI (pictured above) PLUS around $4,000 in cash.
We're told Jon's car wasn't worth nearly as much as he thought it was -- so he ended up leaving the lot without ever making a trade.
Ironically, this is the same car lot where Stephanie Santoro used to work -- the babysitter Jon allegedly hooked up with a while back.
Filed under: Jon & Kate
Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:04AM by TMZ Staff
Can you guess whose holly, jolly mid-section was spotted basking on the beach in Hawaii?
Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:02AM by TMZ Staff
"Jersey Shore" has officially lost another sponsor -- Dell Computers -- and this time, the PC Company is accusing the show of "ethnic bashing."
Dell -- the 3rd sponsor to run from the 'Shore' -- tells us they will "block" their commercials from running in future episodes of the show, claiming they don't "condone or support ethnic bashing in any form."
This once again opens up prime advertising space for 8-Minute Abs, "Cheaters," bedazzled mensware distributors, Supercuts, 7-Minute Abs, Chaser hangover prevention pills, K-Swiss, chest wax, anger management instructional DVDs, 6-Minute Abs...
Filed under: Jersey Shore
Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:01AM by TMZ Staff
Zack Ward is best known for playing the villain Scut Farkus in the classic holiday film "A Christmas Story." Guess what he looks like now!
Filed under: 'Memba Them?!
Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:40PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Brittany Murphy had a will when she died -- a will she executed before she met husband Simon Monjack.
Sources say the will left her estate to her mother, Sharon Murphy.
The house Brittany owned and died in was held in trust -- a trust created several years before she met Monjack. He is not listed on the title.
We do not know if Murphy amended her will after she was married. So far we have no evidence Murphy drafted a codicil (amendment) to the will.
Filed under: Brittany Murphy
Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:50PM by TMZ Staff
Tom Cruise is being sued for allegedly hiring a notorious P.I. to illegally wiretap a magazine editor's phone ... according to documents obtained by TMZ.
The plaintiff, Michael Davis Sapir, claims Cruise, attorney Bert Fields and jailed private investigator Anthony Pellicano conspired to spy on him.
There is a long history between Cruise and Sapir. In 2001, Cruise sued Sapir for $100 million after Sapir claimed to have video evidence that Cruise "engaged in a homosexual relationship." That lawsuit settled later that year. In the settlement, both parties issued a statement saying that no such tape existed.
In the latest suit, filed Friday in L.A. County Superior Court, Sapir claims Pellicano illegally wiretapped his phone during the time the 2001 lawsuit was active.
Sapir claims in the suit that Cruise, Fields and Pellicano were all in cahoots.
Sapir is suing for $5 million, minimum.
Bert Fields tells TMZ, "The allegations are absolute garbage. We did not even hire Pellicano to work on the Sapir case."
No immediate comment from Cruise's rep. Pellicano is in the pokey.
Filed under: Tom & Katie, Exclusives
Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:39PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Brittany Murphy's autopsy is complete. There were no signs of foul play, we've learned, and there was nothing that pointed to a cause of death. The cause of death has been "deferred" pending other tests.
Sources say the L.A. County Coroner will wait for the toxicology report, as well as the histopathology (study of her organs and tissues) and neuropathology (study of her brain).
One source said the body appeared "normal." In addition, we're told she did not appear overly thin -- in contrast to some photos that surfaced several weeks ago. There was no evidence of trauma to the body.
We're told the Coroner will not determine cause of death until the other reports are submitted -- in 4 to 6 weeks.
One issue the Coroner is interested in -- what prescription drugs were in Brittany Murphy's system.
Filed under: Exclusives, Brittany Murphy
Posted Dec 21st 2009 1:18PM by TMZ Staff
The FBI will not release Michael Jackson documents relating to the molestation investigations as well as extortion attempts -- at least not today.
The 333 pages of formerly-classified documents were supposed to be released today but the snow in Washington D.C. has caused a delay of at least one day.
As for what's in the documents ... sources tell TMZ during the 1993 Michael Jackson child molestation investigation, the late great Johnnie Cochran contacted the FBI, claiming the accuser's family was trying to extort money from Jackson with false allegations. It's likely Cochran's contact with the agency will show up when the documents are released.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Posted Dec 21st 2009 12:53PM by TMZ Staff
In an eerie public appearance just weeks before she died, a frail Brittany Murphy joked about her "next life."
Murphy asked a pretty blond reporter, "Can I have your hair in my next life please?" The reporter replied, "Can I be you in my next life?"
Brittany responded, "No problem."
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Brittany Murphy
Posted Dec 21st 2009 11:32AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned the LAPD has concluded its preliminary investigation into the death of Brittany Murphy and sources tell us detectives have determined there is no evidence of foul play or other criminality.
The PD is now waiting for the autopsy results from the L.A. County Coroner. If the Coroner's findings raise red flags, we're told the LAPD will pursue the matter further.
The LAPD did not determine cause of death -- that's the Coroner's job.
Filed under: Exclusives, Brittany Murphy
Posted Dec 21st 2009 11:30AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's estate executors want to breathe new life into an incredibly valuable asset -- the heavily-collateralized MIJAC Music Catalog.
The Catalog -- valued this year at around $100 million -- was used by Michael Jackson to secure at least two big loans.
According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, co-executors John Branca and John McClain have entered into negotiations with a bank to restructure the two loans with more favorable terms. The new terms could save the estate a fortune.
Filed under: Music, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
