Marilyn's Final Scene: The Death That Shocked Hollywood

On August 5th, 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home. Her untimely death at the age of 36 sent shockwaves through Hollywood and the world, marking the end of an era and cementing her status as a cultural icon.

Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, had a tumultuous life marked by a difficult childhood, failed marriages, and struggles with addiction and mental health issues. Despite these challenges, she rose to become one of the most recognizable and beloved actresses of her time, starring in classic films such as "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), "The Seven Year Itch" (1955), and "Some Like It Hot" (1959).

On the night of August 4th, Monroe retired to her bedroom after receiving a call from her close friend and psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph Greenson. The following morning, her housekeeper, Eunice Murray, noticed that Monroe's bedroom light was still on and became concerned when she failed to respond to knocks on the door. Murray called Greenson, who arrived at the house and broke into the bedroom, discovering Monroe's lifeless body.

The official cause of death was ruled as a probable suicide due to an overdose of barbiturates. However, the circumstances surrounding her death have been the subject of much speculation and controversy over the years, with some suggesting that foul play may have been involved due to her alleged relationships with high-profile figures such as John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.

Monroe's death was a profound loss for the entertainment industry and her fans around the world. Her beauty, talent, and vulnerability had made her a beloved figure, and her passing left a void that has never been truly filled. In the years since her death, Monroe has remained a subject of fascination, with countless books, documentaries, and films exploring her life and legacy.

Her influence on popular culture is still evident today, with her image and likeness continuing to appear on everything from posters and t-shirts to murals and tattoos. She has become a symbol of Hollywood glamour, feminine beauty, and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry.

The anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death serves as a reminder of her enduring impact on film and popular culture, as well as a tribute to a talented and complex woman whose life was cut tragically short. Her performances, her style, and her spirit continue to inspire and captivate audiences, ensuring that her legacy will live on for generations to come.


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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to this moment in film history, and let's get
rolling and find out what happened in film. On August fifth,
nineteen sixty two, actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in
her Los Angeles home. Her untimely death at the age
of thirty six sent shockwaves through Hollywood and the world,
marking the end of an era and cementing her status

(00:20):
as a cultural icon. Monroe, born Norma Jean Mortensen, had
a tumultuous life, marked by a difficult childhood, failed marriages,
and struggles with addiction and mental health issues. Despite these challenges,
she rose to become one of the most recognizable and
beloved actresses of her time, starring in classic films such

(00:41):
as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes nineteen fifty three, The Seven Year
Itch nineteen fifty five, and Some Like It Hot nineteen
fifty nine. On the night of August fourth, Monroe retired
to her bedroom after receiving a call from her close
friend and psychiatrist, doctor Ralph Greenson the following morning, her housekeeper,

(01:04):
Eunice Murray, noticed that Monroe's bedroom light was still on
and became concerned when she failed to respond to knocks
on the door. Murray called Greenson, who arrived at the
house and broke into the bedroom, discovering Monroe's lifeless body.
The official cause of death was ruled as a probable
suicide due to an overdose of barbituates. However, the circumstances

(01:27):
surrounding her death have been the subject of much speculation
and controversy over the years, with some suggesting that foul
play may have been involved due to her alleged relationships
with high profile figures such as John F. Kennedy and
Robert F. Kennedy. Monroe's death was a profound loss for
the entertainment industry and her fans around the world. Her beauty, talent,

(01:50):
and vulnerability had made her a beloved figure, and her
passing left a void that has never been truly filled.
In the years since her death, Monroe has remained a
subject of fascination, with countless books, documentaries, and films exploring
her life and legacy. Her influence on popular culture is
still evident to day, with her image and likeness continuing

(02:14):
to appear on everything from posters and t shirts to
murals and tattoos. She has become a symbol of Hollywood glamor,
feminine beauty, and the challenges faced by women in the
entertainment industry. The anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death serves as
a reminder of her enduring impact on film and popular culture,

(02:35):
as well as a tribute to a talented and complex
woman whose life was cut tragically short. Her performances, her style,
and her spirit continue to inspire and captivate audiences, ensuring
that her legacy will live on for generations to come.
And that is cut for this day in film history.

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