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MARILYN MONROE

THE TRAGIC DEATH OF

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On August 5, 1962, troubled star Marilyn Monroe was found dead with an empty bottle of sleeping pills next to her

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Marilyn Monroe, only 36 when she died, was the biggest film star of her time and later became iconic

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Her death was ruled a probable suicide but conspiracy theorists were promptly triggered, speculating that she was murdered

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Before she died, Marilyn Monroe struggled with mental illness and addiction. She had also divorced third husband Arthur Miller

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The conspiracy theories started soon after her death and persisted through the decades with several books written on the subject

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Most theories hinged on the alleged involvement of John F Kennedy and his brother Robert - Marilyn was linked to both

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Other theories suggested Marilyn had been murdered by labour union leader Jimmy Hoffa and mafia boss Sam Giancana

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Over half a century later, the life and death of Marilyn Monroe continues to fascinate the world

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