HER DEATH
HER QUOTES
Elton John sings "Candle in the Wind" in 1986

Marilyn's life was ultimately tragic,but she left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood. She played upon her blondness of course, but I think her intelligence, talent and basic humanity are underrated. She was smart, sensitive and intelligent, but had many insecurities and even demons. For me her tragedy was not to have found a loving and understanding partner. To take her own life, she must have felt alone. Rest in Peace, Marilyn.

Marilyn Monroe, with her irresistible charm, is said to have once quipped to Einstein: "Imagine if we had a child together — he'd be as beautiful as me and as smart as you." To this, the father of relativity is rumored to have replied: "Well, I think he'd end up with my looks and your brains." At the time, it wasn’t widely known that Marilyn Monroe’s IQ was actually 165 — five points higher than that of the so-called ‘greatest genius of all time’.

Norma Jeane Baker (1926-1962), better known as Marilyn Monroe, was more than just a glamorous icon. She was an avid reader, with a home library boasting around a thousand books. She spent countless hours absorbed in literary works, poetry, theater, and philosophy. Her spirit was fueled by a deep love for life, an insatiable curiosity, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Here are some more quotes from this incredible woman:

 "I don't feel like spring. I feel like a hot red autumn."
"Laugh when you're sad. Crying is too easy."
"One of the best things that happened to me is that I am a woman. All women should feel that way."
"No one told me I was beautiful when I was a child. All children should be told they're beautiful, even if they're not."
"It's better to be alone than miserable with someone."
"Disappointments make you open your eyes and close your heart."
"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be ridiculous than to be boring."
"I'm a little girl in a big world trying to find someone to love."
"Don't hang your head. Keep your forehead up and smile, because life is a beautiful thing and you have many reasons to smile."
"If I had followed all the rules, I wouldn't have gotten anywhere."
"It's easier to love a man than to live with him."
"I have never cheated anyone. Sometimes I let men make their own mistakes."
"I've never left someone I believed in."

In 1953, Marilyn Monroe filmed "River of No Return", a breathtaking western set amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Directed by Otto Preminger, the film featured Monroe as Kay Weston, a saloon singer swept into a perilous adventure with Robert Mitchum's character. The movie highlighted Marilyn's evolving versatility, showcasing not just her sultry charisma but also her ability to convey emotional depth in a challenging role.

The production was notoriously difficult, with Monroe suffering an ankle injury during a river scene. Despite the setback, she continued filming with remarkable determination, earning the respect of the cast and crew. Though "River of No Return" received mixed reviews upon its 1954 release, it became a pivotal moment in Monroe's career, cementing her as a leading star of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her performance balanced vulnerability and strength, leaving an indelible mark on the genre and her enduring legacy.