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Dec 2021
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The making and breaking of Marilyn Monro...

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Helloooooo, legends!

Welcome to part two of our Marilyn Monroe series. She was the blonde bombshell who won hearts the world over. But the story of Marilyn Monroe’s life extends far beyond glamour, wealth and fame to something much darker.

Head here to check out ‘Marilyn Monroe: The Biography’ by Donald Spoto, and here for ‘Marilyn Monroe: The Private Life of a Public Icon’ by Charles Casillo. If the content within this episode was triggering for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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