Norma Jeane Mortenson, later known as Marilyn Monroe, (June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962) was born in Los Angeles, California. Her last name was changed shortly afterwards to Baker, which was her mother's first husband's name. Her mother was mentally ill and unable to care for her daughter and so the child ended up in and out of the foster care system. She married at age 16. She later married baseball player Joe DiMaggio and then playwright Arthur Miller. She had an affair with President Kennedy. She died of a drug overdose which was ruled probable suicide.
Recommended Resources
This tribute site, maintained by fans, is devoted to Marilyn Monroe. It contains her biography, photographs, and quotes from the bombshell as well as updates on upcoming television showings of her movies.
http://forever-marilyn.com/
Presents sections dedicated to the fan club, various memorials, Marilyn's biography, and links to documentaries and movies.
http://www.immortalmarilyn.com/
Shares photographs of Marilyn Monroe including the famous Playboy pictures and the so-called "ballerina shots."
http://marilynmonroefansite.webs.com/thedeathofmarilyn.htm
