Brittany Murphy Was Ill Before Her Death

(HMG) – Brittany Murphy had flu-like symptoms, including vomiting, before her death early Sunday morning according to the latest reports. She died of a heart attack yesterday after her mother found her unconscious in the shower. TMZ now reports that authorities found “a lot” of prescriptions in the house, and that Brittany had been taking prescription meds for the flu-like symptoms she complained of for several days before her death. Murphy’s mother reportedly told paramedics that her daughter had type-2 diabetes, a condition that could have triggered a heart attack in conjunction with prescription meds. Despite the wishes of Simon Monjack, Murphy’s husband, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office intends to perform an autopsy on the actress.  All medication found in the house will also be examined as part of the investigation. Toxicology tests will also be carried out, but could take up to six weeks.  The actress was also plagued by rumors of an eating disorder and cocaine abuse, which she strongly denied. Brittany was looking forward to spending the New Year Down Under for a voice role in the sequel to Australian director George Miller’s animated hit Happy Feet.