How well did you -- did any of us -- know the real Marilyn Monroe? Marilyn Monroe passed away at the age of 36, her death was as controversial as her life.
One of the photos by Lawrence Schiller is the last nude photo ever taken of Ms Monroe, taken just two days before her death.
Marilyn Monroe had spent most of her childhood at several foster homes and at an orphanage.
She had an unfortunate death but even today is regarded as one of the greatest icons of American cinema.