I’m sure Simon Monjack is still in major mourning over his wife, but that didn’t stop him from trying to cash in on some autographed Brittany Murphy photos.

In the wake of actress Brittany Murphy’s tragic death on Dec. 20, 2009, it’s not surprising that the two people closest to the deceased star — her mother, Sharon, and her husband, Simon Monjack — turned to each other for support. It’s Simon’s apparent intent to cash in on their pain that’s shocking. Simon appears to be trying to sell photographs of Sharon and himself consoling each other over the loss of Brittany. Life & Style has learned that one set of photos, being sold on Simon’s behalf through a third party, had an asking price of more than $40,000. In addition to the pictures, the price would include a brief question-and-answer session with Simon.

You know what? I’m convinced that Simon Monjack is a carny. I mean that’s the only explanation for his looks and his uncanny ability to milk every dollar out of a tragedy.

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