Marilyn Monroe dies in August 1962 at age 36 in her Los Angeles home from what authorities and later reporting describe as a barbiturate overdose. The article(s) discuss claims involving the doctor associated with her care near the time of her death. The doctor is reported to have denied prescribing one of the drugs that was involved in her overdose, and the discussion focuses on whether his account conflicts with other materials. One source points to a signed prescription as evidence that the doctor may have prescribed the medication in question, contradicting his denial. The report frames the issue as an ongoing question about whether the doctor played a role in the circumstances leading to Monroe’s death, rather than establishing new conclusions. Overall, the sources reiterate the widely cited cause of death—barbiturates—and highlight the dispute over prescription and responsibility tied to Monroe’s medical treatment prior to her death.