+25 Marilyn Monroe Birth And Death References. The cultural significance of monroe has been expounded upon tirelessly in the decades since her tragic death at age 37. 5, 1962, los angeles), u.s.

Web famed actor marilyn monroe was only 36 years old when she died at the height of her career in 1962. Web as noted by history, norma jeane mortenson (monroe's birth name) was born on june 1, 1926, in los angeles. Below we delve into the troubled childhood, career, and achievements of marilyn monroe, one of the greatest icons of american popular culture: