On August 5th, 1962, one of the most iconic deaths in Hollywood history occurred. Marilyn Monroe, the famous American actress, model, and singer, was found dead in her Los Angeles home. She was only 36 years old.
Monroe's housekeeper, Eunice Murray, found her naked and unresponsive in her bed, with an empty bottle of sleeping pills beside her. The cause of death was later determined to be a barbiturate overdose, and it was officially classified as a probable suicide.
Marilyn Monroe's life had been a rollercoaster of success and tragedy. She had a troubled childhood and struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse throughout her life. Despite this, she became one of the most popular and enduring sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s.
Her death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and the world at large. Conspiracy theories quickly emerged, with some suggesting that she had been murdered due to her alleged affairs with powerful men like John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.
Monroe's funeral was held on August 8th at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. It was a private ceremony, attended by only a few close friends and family members. She was later interred at a crypt at the Corridor of Memories.
Marilyn Monroe's legacy has endured long after her tragic death. She remains an icon of beauty, glamour, and vulnerability. Her life and death continue to fascinate people around the world, and she has been the subject of countless books, films, and documentaries.
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