What's Come Out About Marilyn Monroe's Death

Marilyn Monroe is one of the greatest female screen legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Today, she is known as one of the primary pioneers of the blonde bombshell status and is one of the most popular icons in pop culture. But the events surrounding her death have been a mystery and they often stir up debate and rumors about the real reason behind her tragic death. Monroe died on August 4, 1962, from an overdose of barbiturates at her home in Los Angeles. Her death was ruled a probable suicide, but there have been both countless conspiracy theories and questions raised about her autopsy -- and there was even an investigation conducted in 1982 to see if a criminal investigation should be opened.