Celebrity Illness Blog Entries

Brittany Murphy’s
death from pneumonia and drug intoxication surprised just about no one, except her husband
Simon Monjack
, who should have known more than anyone else about her condition.  He expressed shock after learning the findings of the LA Coroner’s office autopsy report, saying:
“Everything [surprised me and Brittany’s mom about the report]. I expected [the cause […]

 
The L.A. County Coroner says Diabetic Ketoacidosis is what killed
Casey Johnson.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a technical term for lack of insulin, which often leads to a diabetic coma.
The Coroner’s findings clearly show that Casey was not taking her insulin shots, was not exercising, did not follow her strict diet and was not taking other medicines […]

Brittany Murphy’s
cause of death has been determined as an accidental death caused by community acquired pneumonia, iron deficiency anemia, and multiple drug intoxication.
As for the multiple drugs found in her system, both were prescription, including medicine for cramps, and over-the-counter medications, including cough syrup. Sources say the drugs pushed her over the line but […]

Discovery channel’s show
Deadliest Catch
star
Phil Harris
suffered a stroke Sunday while off loading his boat in Dutch Harbor Alaska.
Phil was air lifted to Anchorage for emergency surgery.  Phil’s boat the Cornelia Marie is back out on the Bering Sea, without the Harris boys or their father.
 
Harris’ sons, Josh and Jake, released the following statement:
“Josh and […]