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Nanette Barber: Secretary to Ben Hecht (and Marilyn) Dies at 98

Nanette Barber, a secretary to Hollywood screenwriter Ben Hecht during his collaboration with Marilyn on her memoir, has died aged … More

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Remembering Marilyn and George A. Burgtorf in Korea

George A. Burgtorf, who met Marilyn 70 years ago in Korea, died aged 92 on July 6, 2024 (via Legacy.) … More

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‘Joey D’: Remembering Marilyn’s Lost Stepson

Marilyn was close to her stepson, Joe DiMaggio Jr., from the early days of her romance with the Yankee Clipper … More

Joe DiMaggio, Joe DiMaggio Jr., Joe Guzzardi, Marilyn Monroe

Marie Irvine: Marilyn’s New York Make-Up Artist Dies at 99

Marie Irvine, who worked as a make-up artist to Marilyn on photo shoots with Richard Avedon and for her iconic … More

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Marvin Scott Remembers Marilyn at the Circus

On PIX11 News, Marvin Scott, a veteran TV news journalist, recalls photographing Marilyn as a teenager at the Ringling Brothers … More

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Children of Hollywood: Marilyn and Diana Herbert

Actress Diana Herbert was the daughter of writer-director F. Hugh Herbert, and in 1947, she met Marilyn on the set … More

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Forever Young: Russ Tamblyn Remembers Marilyn

Although it would probably have been forgotten without Marilyn’s minor role, As Young as You Feel is a likable, well-acted … More

As Young As You Feel, Marilyn Monroe, Russ Tamblyn

Barbara Rush: Marilyn’s Studio Club Neighbour Dies at 97

Actress Barbara Rush has died aged 97, Fox News Digital reports. She was born in Denver in 1927, and raised … More

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Remembering Louis Gossett Jr.: From Marilyn to the Oscars

The Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr has died aged 87. Born in Coney Island in 1936, his father was a … More

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Running Wild: Marilyn and Billie Holiday

Marilyn’s friendship with Ella Fitzgerald is often cited (and exaggerated), but what about that other great jazz diva, Billie Holiday? … More

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