MA RIL YN MONR OE S TUTTERING FOUNDATION CELEBRITY CORNER
Few Hollywood actors have been as famous as Marilyn Monroe. Even 58 years after her death, she remains a popular cultural icon. Born Norma Jean Baker in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926 to a single mother, she endured a difficult childhood that consisted of several foster homes, a few stays in an orphanage, as well as a couple of instances when she would be returned to the care of her troubled mother, who spent most of her adult life in and out of hospitals due to schizophrenia.
“I used to be so embarrassed in school. I thought I’d die whenever a teacher called upon me. I always had the feeling of not wanting to open my mouth, that anything I said would be wrong or stupid."
- MARILYN MONROE
She was married early at age 16, but divorced several years later. During her years as a famous actor she would have two more marriages and divorces, to baseball great Joe DiMaggio and to famed playwright Arthur Miller. Her ascent to being a Hollywood star resulted in starring roles in many high-profile movies, such as The Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, and Some Like It Hot.
Her brilliant career was cut short upon her tragic death due to an overdose of barbiturates at age 36 on August 4, 1962 at her Los Angeles home. Circumstances of her death have been widely speculated upon, especially by the tabloid medical and conspiracy theorists. It is well known that Marilyn Monroe suffered from substance abuse, depression and anxiety; however, what is generally not known to the public is that she struggled with stuttering at various points in her life.
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