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On the evening of August 4, 1962, American actress Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 of a barbiturate overdose inside her home at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. Her body was discovered before dawn the following morning, on August 5.
Marilyn Monroe ( / ˈmærəlɪn mənˈroʊ /; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution.
Nov 24, 2009 · On August 5, 1962, the movie actress was found dead in her home, apparently by suicide. Learn about her life, career, controversies and legacy from this web page.
Jun 27, 2024 · Marilyn Monroe (born June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died August 5, 1962, Los Angeles) was an American actress who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful films during the 1950s, and is considered a pop culture icon.
Aug 13, 2020 · Read full bio. Actor Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the world's most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962 at age 36.
Aug 5, 2015 · By Lily Rothman. August 5, 2015 7:00 AM EDT. W hen Marilyn Monroe died on Aug. 5, 1962, she left behind a series of contradictions. The actress panicked easily, but basked in public...
Sep 9, 2020 · On August 5, 1962, Monroe was found dead in her home at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive. She had a phone receiver in her hand and was lying face down without any clothes on. By her side was an...
