Marilyn Monroe – 36 – Barbiturate Overdose

Born into poverty in Los Angeles as Norma Jean Mortenson, Marilyn Monroe spent some of her early years in an orphanage. She first found success as a model during World War II and moved on to film appearances. Marilyn, who became the first-ever Playboy centerfold in 1953, has had a cultural influence that’s proven to far outrank her small net worth of just $370 thousand at the time her death. She overdosed on barbiturates in 1962 at age 36 spreading grief all across the globe as she had been widely popular and loved for her acting skills and sublime looks.