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Jilted by JFK, Monroe Spiraled to Her Death: Book

Even pal, lover Frank Sinatra threw her out for taking pills

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2009 12:22 PM CDT
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(Newser) – In a new tell-all, J. Randy Taraborrelli paints a picture of Marilyn Monroe’s drug-fueled final months, her fixation with John F. Kennedy, and the shock friends like Frank Sinatra felt at her downward spiral, the Daily Mail reports. Four months before her death, the screenwriter for her last film found her in a drug-induced coma, “almost naked” and “almost dead,” he says. One pal blames that breakdown on Kennedy.

“JFK. That's what was wrong. She'd just been jilted by the President of the United States. It was Kennedy. That's why. Kennedy,” the source says. Less than two weeks before she died, Monroe’s behavior—and blatant drug use—alarmed friend and sometimes-lover Sinatra to the point that he threw her out of his Cal-Neva Lodge, another source says: “Compassionate as Sinatra was, he had a line and she crossed it.”

Medical attendents removing the body of Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker, 1926 - 1962) from her home.
Medical attendents removing the body of Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker, 1926 - 1962) from her home.   (Getty Images)
Studio portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) posing on a polar bear skin rug.
Studio portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) posing on a polar bear skin rug.   (Getty Images)
Portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) kneeling in a chair in a two-piece polka dot bathing suit.
Portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) kneeling in a chair in a two-piece polka dot bathing suit.   (Getty Images)
American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) sits on a couch and adjusts her hair in front of a bookshelf. She wears a black evening dress and heels.
American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) sits on a couch and adjusts her hair in front of a bookshelf. She wears a black evening dress and heels.   (Getty Images)
American actress Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker, 1926 - 1962).
American actress Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker, 1926 - 1962).   (Getty Images)
American film star Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker, 1926 - 1962), relaxing on the grass in one of her over the shoulder poses.
American film star Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker, 1926 - 1962), relaxing on the grass in one of her over the shoulder poses.   (Getty Images)
circa 1950: Studio portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) wearing a strapless dress under a spotlight.
circa 1950: Studio portrait of American actor Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) wearing a strapless dress under a spotlight.   (Getty Images)
Future President of the United States of America, John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) in London.
Future President of the United States of America, John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) in London.   (Getty Images)
circa 1935: Popular American singer and actor Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998) exercises his golden tonsils.
circa 1935: Popular American singer and actor Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998) exercises his golden tonsils.   (Getty Images)
Marilyn Monroe's address book is displayed with Frank Sinatra's name written on a page at a press preview for an auction of celebrity memorabilia October 11, 2005 in New York City.
Marilyn Monroe's address book is displayed with Frank Sinatra's name written on a page at a press preview for an auction of celebrity memorabilia October 11, 2005 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 5 comments
Timinator2K
Aug 31, 2009 6:07 AM CDT
Yes, ooooooooooold "news." They still be yakking about "Brangelia" in 2059.
RobN
Aug 31, 2009 5:55 AM CDT
That's certainly the first time I've ever heard Sinatra referred to as compassionate.
youngblood
Aug 31, 2009 5:43 AM CDT
I need money so I'm going to start a ' NEW ' book on Marilyn Monroe and the truth will finally come out that....you got to buy the book to find out!

 
entertainment • drugs • John F. Kennedy • celebrity • Marilyn Monroe • drug abuse • Frank Sinatra • celebrity death

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