On August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe spent her final day at her Los Angeles home. She was unwell, recovering from bronchitis, and had argued with her publicist and friend, Pat Newcomb. The day involved light activities, phone calls, and visits from her psychiatrist, Dr. Greenson, and others.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, Monroe made several phone calls, some concerning and others routine. Her housekeeper, Eunice Murray, grew worried after Monroe asked about oxygen in the house. Dr. Greenson visited and later received a call from a seemingly brighter Monroe, though she inquired about missing sleeping pills.
The evening involved a series of phone calls, including one from actor Peter Lawford, who became concerned after her voice faded and she uttered a cryptic goodbye. Later, Murray discovered Monroe's lifeless body in her bedroom. The official report stated death by drug overdose, but the timing of the discovery and the involvement of prominent figures like the Kennedy brothers fueled lasting conspiracy theories.
Decades of speculation have suggested murder or cover-up, often implicating Robert Kennedy. However, evidence places him hundreds of miles away that weekend. Despite the official conclusion of probable suicide, the mysteries and theories surrounding the star's death persist, ensuring her story continues to captivate the world.