Marilyn Monroe Last Day Timeline
Marilyn Monroe spent her final day at her Brentwood home on August 4, 1962. She was seen by staff and friends, attended a light dinner, and later spoke with her psychiatrist. She retired to her bedroom in the early morning hours.
What Happened on the Final Night
On the night of August 4, Monroe took prescribed medication and reportedly had difficulty sleeping. Housekeeper Eunice Murray checked on her in the early morning and found her unresponsive. Emergency services were called, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Official Findings and Public Record
The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled her death as a probable suicide from a barbiturate overdose. The case was closed with no evidence of foul play. Official reports, toxicology results, and witness statements are documented in public records and referenced by historical archives.
