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Marilyn Monroe, born 88 years ago

The Dayton Art Institute’s new series, Movies at the Museum, presents “Niagara,” the 1953 thriller starring Marilyn Monroe, on Wednesday, April 23.
The Dayton Art Institute’s new series, Movies at the Museum, presents “Niagara,” the 1953 thriller starring Marilyn Monroe, on Wednesday, April 23.
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
June 1, 2014

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One of the most famous women in the world was born on June 1, 1926.

Norma Jeane Mortenson - later known as Marilyn Monroe - was born in Los Angeles, CA.

She died at the age of 36 from an apparent drug overdose. She would have been 88.

Here's a look back at her life, in pictures.

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