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During her all-too-brief life, Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. During her career, Monroe's films grossed more than $200 million. Monroe died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962, at only 36 years old.
Marily Monroe had three marriages that ended in divorce, including one with Joe DiMaggio. Marilyn became dependent on alcohol. Marilyn Monroe died from a drug overdose. Marilyn was rumored to have had an affair with Robert Kennedy. Marilyn Monroe was rumored to have had an affair with President John F. Kennedy.