Marilyn Monroe: Untold Stories Behind the Legend

In death, Marilyn remained as captivating as she had been in life, but the coroner’s report painted a grim picture. It listed “probable suicide” by barbiturate overdose and noted she had “suffered from psychiatric disturbance for a long time.”

Whether her death was planned or a result of overwhelming despair remains debated, but the official narrative fit the long shadow of sadness that had followed her. For fans, it was a devastating end to a story they wished had been longer.