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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1962
Page
2
The piece recalling Marilyn Monroe's death by suicide outlines a brief life marked by extreme fame and personal unhappiness. It notes her landmark moments, from singing Happy Birthday to JFK to top box office appeal, while detailing failed marriages, battles with self discipline, and a longing for meaningful dramatic roles.
The star discusses early desire to act, love of playhouse fantasy, and rejection of grim surroundings. She recalls foster homes taking her to movies, the creative drive eclipsing domestic life, and people rather than studios shaping her fame. She describes humanity behind creativity, her Madison Square Garden appearance for the President, and views on sexuality as natural and vital to art.
UPI reports Hugo ton Kansas board cannot locate Robert S Walton tall at six eight and light at one thirty six pounds. The draft authorities request information on his whereabouts and status.
A coroner orders psychiatric tests to determine if Marilyn Monroe died by overdose. The investigation notes no suicide note and seeks mood details from friends to establish if death was accidental or intentional. The piece recalls Monroe’s public fame, private turmoil, and famed films.
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