Hodgkin's lymphoma is a form of cancer that affects cells in the lymphatic system, called B lymphocytes. It can affect anyone of any age, but it most commonly affects young adults. With treatment, the outlook is very good.
They list the average model today at 5 ft. 8 inches, to Monroeâs 5 ft 5.5 inches. Elizabeth Hurley, who in the above quote called Marilyn Monroe âfatâ, actually has around the same dimensions: 34-24-34, though is about 5 inches taller than Monroe was.
Death of Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe was found dead on August 5, 1962 at her home in Los Angeles of a barbiturate overdose. She was a major sex symbol and one of the most popular Hollywood stars during the 1950s and early 1960s. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million by 1962.