Unearthed Autopsy Reveals Marilyn Monroe Spoke of Death Long Before Her Passing
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Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, continues to captivate audiences decades after her untimely death. New details from a psychological autopsy reveal that Monroe had frequently expressed thoughts about death long before her fatal overdose in 1962.
Monroe, who was 36 at the time of her passing, rose to fame with her signature “blonde bombshell” roles in classics such as Some Like It Hot, The Misfits, Niagara, and The Seven Year Itch. Her films collectively grossed over $2 billion, securing her position as one of the industry’s top-earning actresses for a decade.
Despite her on-screen success, Monroe’s personal life was marked by struggle. She endured a tumultuous childhood moving between foster homes, three broken marriages, and the pressures of fame. According to contemporary accounts, during her final film project, Something’s Got to Give, she often arrived late on set, struggled with her lines, and appeared to drift in a “depressed and drug-induced haze.”
Following her death on August 5, 1962, an autopsy conducted by Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi confirmed “acute barbiturate poisonings” due to an overdose. Dr. Theodore Curphey, the medical examiner, stated in a press conference that the death was “a self-administered overdose of sedative drugs” and that the mode of death was “probable suicide.”
Curphey commissioned a psychological autopsy, carried out by three mental health experts, which revealed that Monroe “had suffered from psychiatric disturbance for a long time” and “had often expressed wishes to give up, to withdraw, and even to die.”
Monroe’s burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, arranged by her former husband Joe DiMaggio. Hundreds of fans gathered to pay their respects, and she was laid to rest at Crypt No. 24 in the Corridor of Memories.
While Monroe’s legacy continues to shine through her timeless films, these revelations provide a poignant reminder of the private battles she faced behind the glamour. Her story underscores the pressures of fame and the lasting impact of personal struggles on even the brightest stars.
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