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Memorial Service Will Mark 50th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's Death
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August 5, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of legendary actress Marilyn Monroe, and a memorial service has been organized and will take place at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, the site of the star's final resting place.
While this year is a significant anniversary--a half-century since the 36-year-old was found dead of an overdose in her Brentwood home--the memorial service is actually an annual event sponsored by the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club.
More info about this year's event:
The 2012 Marilyn Monroe memorial service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5 at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles. A reception following the memorial service will be held at the Westwood Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. A HUGH HEFNER-SIGNED MARILYN MONROE PAINTING of the first cover of Playboy will be on display at the reception and offered for sale to benefit children suffering from abuse and neglect.
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This year, several events have commemorated the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death, including a current exhibition of the star's personal items and memorabilia at the Hollywood Museum.
Previously
"Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit" Honors Legend's Birthday and 50th Anniversary of Her Death
Gallery: 'LIFE at Home With Marilyn' Monroe in Hollywood, 1953
Marilyn Monroe The Latest Dead Celeb to Be Turned into a Hologram
In Palm Springs? Now You Can Look Up Giant Marilyn Monroe Statue's Massive Skirts!
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