August marks the 59th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death. Here we are, this many decades later, and the star is still considered one of the most popular icons in all of Hollywood history. Today’s guest Nina Boski deeply explores the circumstances around the mystery of Marilyn’s passing. By utilizing medical reports, and speaking with physicians and other experts, she’s pieced together a fathomable understanding that addresses Marilyn’s mental illness including anxiety and possibly bi-polar disorder. She also explains how Marilyn, a complex and deeply fragmented person, constantly under pressure, became a prisoner to the image of her character. Nina explores further in her podcast, “Behind the Icon.” Info: behindtheicon.com