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Marilyn Monroe’s Overdose and the Echo in Matthew Perry

The lurid media circus around the first public drug-induced end

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Sep 14, 2024
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LONE STAR Monroe during the shooting of 1961’s The Misfits. (Ernst Haas/Getty Images)

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Ed note: Welcome to the debut of Ankler Rewind, dedicated to exploring the vast history of an industry, from true crime to forgotten cultural moments. We’re delighted to introduce Joe Pompeo as our regular columnist (though other voices may contribute). You may know Joe…

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