Obituary of Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe (born June 1st, 1926 in Los Angeles, California) was a Film Actress who was best known for being a popular sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s. Marilyn died on August 5th, 1962 and her death was rumored to be because of suicide by an overdose of medication. She was 36 years old when she passed away.

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Marilyn Monroe Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Monroe, Marilyn
Common Name: Marilyn Monroe
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: June 01, 1926
Age: 36 (at death)
Occupation: Film Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

Marilyn's Family Tree

Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson
Father:
Mother: Gladys Pearl Baker Mortensen Eley (née Monroe, 27 May 1902-11 March 1984)
Brother(s):

Robert (1917-1933)

Sister(s):

Berniece Inez Gladys Miracle (half-sister, née Baker, born July 30, 1919)

Spouse/Partner:

James Dougherty (married 1942-divorced 1946)
Joe DiMaggio (married 1954-divorced 1955)
Arthur Miller (married 1956-divorced 1961)

Death Notice:

Date: August 05 1962 at age 36
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (acute barbiturate poisoning)
Funeral Arrangements: privately held at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery on August 8, 1962

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on June 1st Born in 1926 Born in California Died in 1962 Died at age 36 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"I love a natural look in pictures. I like people with a feeling one way or another - it shows an inner life. I like to see that there's something going on inside them." (IMDB)

"Marilyn Monroe's life was marked by her undeniable talent, mesmerizing beauty, and tragic struggles that had no time to fade in her dying days. (V)"

"Marilyn Monroe had a successful career as a Hollywood actress and model, captivating audiences with her beauty and talent, but tragically her life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. (V)"

Is Ms. Marilyn Monroe still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.