How did marilyn monroe die?

Norma Jeane Mortenson, aka Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926. She is well known for having an affair with President John F. Kennedy and made her last public appearance at a birthday party for him at Madison Square Garden when she sang the famous 'Happy Birthday Mr. President'. She died on August 5, 1962 of an overdose of barbituates, the incident was deemed a suicide, but accidental overdose or homicide has not been ruled out. For every question there's an answer.

Answered - 363 days ago at 12:11pm on Jun 01 2011

Sep 8, 2010 ... Even her success as a mainstream Hollywood actress and marriage to a sports legend did not seem to bring Marilyn Monroe true personal

Answered by Lisa D. - 600 days ago at 1:33pm on Oct 07 2010

Monroe had access to large quantities of Nembutal, a barbiturate she often used (or abused) as a sleep aid.ChaCha!!

Answered by Mark D. - 747 days ago at 3:41pm on May 13 2010

Marilyn Monroe's death was ruled as suicide,an accidental overdose although homicide was suspected and has not been ruled out.

Answered - 881 days ago at 2:35am on Dec 31 2009

Sometime after 10 pm on August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe slipped into a coma and died due to an overdose of sleeping pills. ChaCha!

Answered - 932 days ago at 6:21pm on Nov 09 2009

She was found dead with eight milligram percent of chloral hydrate and 4.5 milligram percent of Nembutal were found in her system.

Answered - 1049 days ago at 3:56am on Jul 16 2009