Marilyn Monroe remains to be one of the most prolific actors and renowned faces of the 1950s and early 1960s. An enigmatic figure, whose life, death and legacy continues to be of great interest and intrigue to many, she became one of the world’s most popular sex symbols and went on to early millions of fans.
But while Monroe lived a grand life, it was full of challenges, health issues and mental health struggles.
From an early age, the diva suffered from dyslexia and from a stutter. Not only did it affect her school life, but it also went on to haunt during her adulthood and work.
In a book titled ‘Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox’, author Lois Banner wrote: “Throughout her life, she suffered from terrible nightmares that contributed to her constant insomnia. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was often out of touch with reality. And that’s not to mention the fact that she constantly suffered from terrible pain during her period.”
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Furthermore, the book highlighted that the actress had a skin rash and hives, and eventually developed chronic colitis, which caused abdominal pain and nausea.
“She was haunted by problems from childhood – a mother in a psychiatric hospital, a father she never knew, wandering between foster families and an orphanage. And then there were various medications that she took to cope with Hollywood pressure: to calm down or gain strength,” the author added.
All of these factors are said to have added to the actor’s woes, leading to a tragic end…
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