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Prescription drug errors could have played a part in the death of Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy it has been suggested.

Murphy, who died of pneumonia in December, could have avoided death had she visited a doctor sooner to sort out the problems said assistant chief coroner Ed Winter.

The star’s pneumonia may have been exasperated by a mix of prescription drug errors and anaemia said the coroner, though he would not reveal exactly what drugs may have caused the death.

Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack said that she had not abused prescription drugs, and had not suffered from an eating disorder. However, she had been experiencing flu-like symptoms on the days leading up to her death.

Last month Mr Monjack revealed how the actress took several prescriptions including anti-seizure drugs and Robitussen, which she got from over the counter.

The official verdict of the 32-year-old’s death was accidental and the coroner found no evidence of any wrongdoing.