Following the sudden death of actress Brittany Murphy on December 20, 2009, many speculated that the death may have been caused by an overdose.http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-20-rip-325 In a report released by the coroner on February 4, 2010, Murphy's death was ruled accidental, caused by community acquired pneumonia, iron deficiency anemia and intoxication from multiple drugs. The report also listed the cause of the injury that led to the death as "drug intake."http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/04/brittany-murphys-cause-of-death

According to TMZ, notes from the L.A. County Coroner's office reports that a variety of medications were found in Murphy's bedroom, including medications for anxiety and depression, such as Klonopin, Ativan and Fluoxetine, the pain relievers Vicoprofen and Hydrocodone, Carbamazepine, used to treat symptoms of diabetes and bipolar disorder, Propranolol, which treats hypertension and is taken to prevent heart attacks and Topamax, a medication to prevent seizures and migraines.http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/22/brittany-murphy-coroner-report-prescription-pills-bottles-nightstand-topamax-simon-monjack-sharon-rescue-effort-drugs-investigation/

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton sent Twitter messages shortly after her death stating "Drugs kill" and "Dear @LindsayLohan and Courtney Love, wake up!!!! Please go to rehab again and GET IT TOGETHER before it's too late! R.I.P. Brittany Murphy." He also posted a message on his blog noting "People just don't typically die at 32 of natural causes!!!!!!!"http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-20-rip-325

Initial reports stated the actress was found unresponsive in the shower by her mother. A 911 call was placed from the home of husband Simon Monjack around 8:00 a.m. PST. Paramedics reportedly administered CPR while taking her to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/12/20/brittany.murphy/index.html