how did marilyn monroe die

Marilyn Monroe died on the night of August 4, 1962, at age 36, in her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, from an acute barbiturate overdose. Her death was officially ruled a "probable suicide" by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Toxicology reports found lethal levels of barbiturates, including pentobarbital (Nembutal) and chloral hydrate, in her blood and liver. Empty bottles of these medications were found beside her bed. Monroe was found nude, lying face down on her bed, clutching a telephone receiver. There were no signs of external injuries. Monroe had a history of mental illness, including chronic depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, and had been in a depressed mood leading up to her death. On the evening of August 4, she was last seen by her housekeeper and psychiatrist, who found her unresponsive early on August 5 after she locked herself in her bedroom. Despite the official ruling, various conspiracy theories about her death have persisted, involving figures such as the Kennedy family and organized crime, but none have been substantiated by official investigations