Drugs didn't kill Brittany, say mother and husband

Brittany Murphy’s mother and husband said today they were convinced the actress died of natural causes, not drugs or an eating disorder.

Sharon Murphy and Simon Monjack said Murphy did not use illegal drugs or alcohol and that they were awaiting a coroner’s report that would end speculation that prescription medicine caused her death in December.

Mr Monjack said some of the medications found in the couple’s Hollywood Hills home belonged to him.

He said the 32-year-old actress had a common heart valve problem, but doctors had expected her to “live a long and healthy life”.

Mr Monjack and Ms Murphy are planning a public memorial service for the 'Clueless' star in late February.