Marilyn Monroe, had she lived, would now be 83 years old. Marilyn, aka Norma Jeane Mortenson (Baker) was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, and died 47 years ago today, at age 36, on Aug 5, 1962 at her Brentwood, California home. I have provided links to several articles below, about the death of Marilyn Monroe and also on related matters such as sexuality, motherhood, and aging.
The song "Candle in the Wind," originally written in 1972 by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, in honour of Marilyn Monroe, is performed by Elton John here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvux60fqNU8 (courtesy of 'libysin', You Tube). Also see tribute to Marilyn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IotIPev5NBY&feature=related (courtesy of Danielle625, You Tube).
On This Day 5th August 1962: Marilyn Monroe found dead
On this Day, BBC
Aug 5, 1962
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/5/newsid_2657000/2657289.stm
Obsession with aging female parts has created a new body lexicon
By Sarah Hampson
Globe and Mail
July 31, 2009
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/obsession-with-aging-female-parts-has-created-a-new-body-lexicon/article1237224/
Women over 50 – the invisible generation
By Hilary Mantel
The Guardian
Aug 4, 2009
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/aug/04/hilary-mantel-older-women
Marilyn Monroe: Through Your Most Grievous Fault
By Ayn Rand
Capitalism Magazine
July 22, 2003
http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=3247
'I really regret it. I really regret having children'
By Doug Saunders
Globe and Mail
originally published Sept 2007, last updated Jul 29, 2009
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/i-really-regret-it-i-really-regret-having-children/article784948/
links updated May 2012
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