[ Autograph ] Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962 American actress who became aworld-renowned "sex symbol" following her roles in some Like It Hot and The Seven Year Itch. She died of a barbiturate overdose under questionable circumstances. Color cover of Life Magazine for April 20 1959, 10.5in x 14in color, a close-up portrait of Monroe with a diamond earring clenched in her teeth, inscribed at top in blue ball-point: "For Judy, See you soon - love, Marilyn Monroe'. Upper right corner of cover has been cut away, with a few creases and some foxing nevertheless a good opportunity to obtain a classic image of MarilynMonroe at a reasonable price.