From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles in 1926, Monroe became a renowned actress, model, singer and sex symbol known for her blonde hair and hourglass body. She died in 1962.

Reuters•May 8, 2026 08:59 AM• 321 views

FILE PHOTO: A flower lays atop the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the late actress Marilyn Monroe in Hollywood August 5, 2012. A memorial service was held in Los Angeles to mark the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death.

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