Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- There were no signs of foul play or criminal activity in the death of the widower of actress Brittany Murphy, Los Angeles Police Sgt. Alex Ortiz said.

British screenwriter Simon Monjack was found dead Sunday night at his Hollywood home, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Murphy, his wife of less than three years, died just five months ago.

Monjack, 39, was pronounced dead after the Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the home for a medical emergency, according to police.

Brittany's mother, Sharon Murphy, found Monjack unconscious in his bedroom and called the fire department, a family friend said.

The friend, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, said Monjack was known to have heart issues. Family and friends suspect he died of a heart attack, she said.

An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted Tuesday, according to the coroner's spokeswoman.

Sharon Murphy shared the house with Monjack. It is the same Hollywood Hills home where Brittany Murphy lived.

Murphy, 32, died in December from a combination of pneumonia, an iron deficiency and multiple drug intoxication, a coroner said. The drugs involved were legal and used to treat a respiratory infection, according to an autopsy.

The often bubbly, free-spirited actress appeared in films such as "Clueless," "8 Mile," "Don't Say a Word" and "Girl, Interrupted."

She also lent her voice to animated works, including the movie "Happy Feet" -- in which she also sang -- and a regular role on the animated TV series "King of the Hill."

Monjack and Murphy were married in May 2007. The couple had no children.

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