On this day in … 1962


Marilyn Monroe is found dead at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. She was 36. Her death sparked rumors and, since then, has developed into one of America’s most prominent and debtated conspiracy theories.

Monroe was interred on three days later. Only 31 close family and friends were invited to the funeral.

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