August 1962: The death of Marilyn Monroe – From Chatterley to the Beatles

Marilyn Monroe died on 4 August 1962, apparently by suicide after a drugs overdose. Text to follow.

The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe, BBC

08/08/1962 - NY NEWSPAPER - DEATH OF ACTRESS MARILYN MONROE / DAY OF HER FUNERAL

08/08/1962 - NY NEWSPAPER - DEATH OF ACTRESS MARILYN MONROE / DAY OF HER FUNERAL

5 August 1962 Marilyn Monroe Death - ™

On this day in history, August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe is found dead in Los Angeles

1962: Death of Marilyn Monroe

From the archive, 6 August 1962: Marilyn Monroe is dead, Movies

Marilyn Monroe (Photos) August 6, 1962 - ™

Marilyn Monroe died Enquirer historic front pages from August 6

1950 , USA : The movie actress MARILYN MONROE ( 1926 - 1962 ) , pubblicity still for the movie THE ASPHALT GIUNGLE ( Giungla d'asfalto ) by John Stock Photo - Alamy

On this day in history, August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe is found dead in Los Angeles