Marilyn Monroe home facing demolition

[@leagriffiths575]

Thank you for publicising this. I'm a Marilyn fan from the UK and I visited Fifth Helena Drive in 2004. It is really peaceful and the fans are very respectful of the other residents. I hope to visit LA again with my daughter in a couple of years and show her many historical landmarks connected to Marilyn and other great Hollywood stars. I'm ready to sign any petition to stop this demolition happening and I know many other fans around the world are too.

[@clivecarser7356]

Very well put !!! I agree totally

[@lanaydeangelo7849]

Why do people have to destroy everything that's old and historical 😢

[@lazifocker]

As you said, its old. The current owner bought it and he deserves the same right to live in a functional house

[@larrybruce4856]

The land is worth more than the structure. Again---it's all about money, and resale value. The thought is: Why have a home built in 1920 when you can build a new mansion and sell it for tens of millions of dollars. It's a shame but, I enjoyed riding past Marilyn Monroe's, Betty White, and Danny Thomas's homes. Many of these celebrity homes are now considered "tear downs".

[@SaveAmerica69]

Well, the state is going back to Mexico. So might as well it doesn't have the California vibe anymore.

[@SaveAmerica69]

​@@larrybruce4856Homes that you would never be able to afford

[@eddieg6436]

…..Unfortunately, because it’s L.A. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@louierockefeller9371]

Save the home its history 😮😢

[@lazifocker]

If these people want to save it, then come up with the money and purchase it from the current owner, don't just saying it

[@SaveAmerica69]

You couldn't afford it anyways or any other home throughout the state, so forget about it

[@lorrainemurray4689]

Why is this historical? She was a known Jezebel. 😂

[@Minlaroo]

I don't understand why they would buy the property just to tear it down. If they just wanted land couldn't they have found land in Brentwood without Marilyn's house on it??

[@roachtoasties]

I doubt there are many, if any, empty lots in Brentwood that are shovel ready for development of a large home.

[@Minlaroo]

@@roachtoasties It doesn't need to be empty land, obviously. They could buy another property that they like in Brentwood with another house on it that they could tear down. Why tear Marilyn's house down?

[@beautybonvoyage8624]

Sometimes developing can get out of hand to where it seems like a waste. Every couple of years when someone wants to build something new they just gonna keep buying the same land over and over and tear down whatever is there and rebuild? At some point it gets weird...MM's house is one of those things that they can save and find some other house that might be falling apart to knock down.

[@averiemaddox6493]

They live next door and want to expand their property. That’s why. Hedge fund billionaires

[@Sarah_M1485]

Thank you for showcasing this story. I understand the owners want a home they like... BUT you can do that anywhere. This comes down to "I have money and don't care what I do". This is Marilyn Monroe's home and it qualifies as a historical site according to the cities website. I'm praying her home is saved. 🙏

[@larrybruce4856]

It's all about money. It's too bad the city couldn't purchase the home as a historical landmark to preserve it. I have taken tours past the home and past the home of Danny Thomas and Betty White whose homes were torn down recently for new mansions to go on the property. The thought now is why keep a home built in the 1920's 30's 0r 60's when you can build and sell a mansion for millions now days. It's all about money and profit. I'm surprised at how many 10 million dollar homes are currently considered "tear-downs" to be replaced with a newer, bigger mansion selling for tens of millions of dollars.

[@mikeloks424]

Who gives a dam

[@Олеся-н6я]

Было бы здорово - проявить другие ценности. Это красиво, и достойно славы

[@Themedusatouch89]

Would make more money Turning into a tourist site to be honest...Marylin has a massive fan base world wide..... hope he/she respects what they bought. Do not knock down this home,or anyone that cares for Marylin, please prevent this.

[@FishFace1776-mi7ce]

Turning the home into and air bnb would have generated more than the house is worth. Oh, well!

[@SuperNevile]

So that means the cost of the half acre of land is around $7 MILLION...WOW!

[@acastrohowell]

They’re going to build a monstrosity instead! 😳

[@madlyn792]

It's a beautiful house, just leave it alone! It was a legends home.

[@ydne]

Maybe more importantly than the home being where she lived was that it was where she died. Even if a good medium said Marilyn said it was okay, the quantum entangled electrons of a worldwide following would likely send very bad vibes.

[@FreddySherman]

Lazy reporting, why not track down the current owners, why not wait outside their house or office to catch them on camera and ask them about this?

[@gotoalex100]

This is the L.A. news. You expect filet mignon and they give you a ham sandwich.

[@northstar3575]

Such a beautiful home... so sad.

[@NerdyRed23]

That house that belong to Marilyn Monroe should stay there for decades not get demolished. That's bullsh*t crazy how certain people of CA want to get rid of cool history that existed

[@kap1526]

Has nothing to do with CA ppl dummy 😂

[@NerdyRed23]

@Donjuanthecoamicgenius-sx3ff I agree very humble normal person living in a regular big home 2900 sqft is pretty big enough

[@TheFamousRleon]

The city must preserve it and turn it into a museum, just like Elvis’s house in Graceland.

[@moyhernandez3677]

Might be hunted 👻

[@StevenTorrey]

In some sense, all the homes owned by famed stars are "special"....worthy of preservation.

[@teenyverse7707]

the fact it was never declared a historic site...who knows..

[@davinxi5926]

It should be historical

[@jasonsmith1143]

that's SAD!!! I am glad Bruce Lee house is still around.

[@juliangarcia2010]

🤔Remember the worst self sin in life is greed and the current owners of that historic home are greedy. Marilyn Monroe’s spirit is probably still there and it should be respected, loved and honored. If that home is torn down the new owners are setting themselves up for really bad karma for the rest of their lives.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing this story.

[@elenar3193]

City should buy Merlin Munro house and protected already. It’s national treasure of history and people. Our government Newson should leave . They have enough money from our taxes to pay 50 Merlyn houses.

[@BlazingIndica]

Such an iconic home! Shouldn't be demolished. What needs to be done is to give a Historic landmark status and bring a restoration team to preserve the building!

[@michelleseltzer1219]

New owners must be from another country

[@nailakamana763]

Ikr how do they not understand what Marilyn means to American history? And that of entertainment? This whole situation is crazy. Why is her house not turned into a museum like they did for Elvis? How come people are allowed to buy the land on which her house was built?

[@DonnaMichelleStensland1976]

Her ghost is there ! They need to be very careful ...not to disturb her soul that may still be there.

[@danieltucker4821]

It's disappointing if they tear down her last home, But Marilyn lived in various places in Hollywood during her life and career, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for one, She will always be remembered as one of world's most intriguing stars no matter what they do.

[@moofiekins4307]

I think more so because she bought this home and went to Mexico to buy tiles and furniture. It was a home she was extremely proud of before she passed sadly. The architecture of this home is lovely .

[@NetWit20]

So how do we keep this from happening?

[@Salutimondo]

Get out your chequebook. Stop telling other people what they should do with their own property. Buy it yourself and put your money where your mouth is

[@Олеся-н6я]

​@@Salutimondoи вы перестаньте указывать! 🤗

[@nancystinger7393]

It would be sad to see it demolished but the owner who purchased it has a right to do what they want with their property.

[@votpavel]

if i was the owner i wouldnt do it just because it was monroes home

[@katherinemitchell3774]

They shouldn’t have bought it because it should be a historic landmark. This is a travesty.

[@Themedusatouch89]

Please don't do it. I feel Marylin just made me say that ❤️

[@CoolCoolCool89]

​@@Themedusatouch89 You talk to ghosts?

[@ninadubiosi]

​@@CoolCoolCool89he is the ghost

[@WNHTCT]

If they didn't think it was gonna be what they wanted longterm, why did they buy it?

[@Lily_5330]

The Same thing was gonna Happen with the Hollywood Sign they were gonna bring it down to build houses & Playboy Owner bought them off so they wouldn't do that to such a historical landmark people that go to LA for their first look forward to seeing that Sign Thank God For Hugh Hefner for buying them off!!

[@angelakimbrell1214]

This house is an INTERNATIONAL TREASURE!!!!! It should not be changed or destroyed

[@JumpJeho]

I think the owners got haunted too much. He, he!👻

[@clivecarser7356]

Marilyn's crypt and this house where the first places i visited many years ago when i went to Hollywood. I was also very disappointed at the number of landmarks that had been demolished!!! This house must not join that very sad list !!!

[@hangten1904]

Must be haunted

[@rosekinnison4724]

How very sad why did they buy if all they wanted to do is destroy it. Its should be preserve if that what the neighbors want. I say sell the house to someone that wants to keep Icon alive. It was her only true home.

[@imperishablestars33]

Anything for money. This is a disgrace. If they allow it, that is a smack in the face of history.

[@taylorsmith9418]

save#marilyn House

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Survivors of historic preservation should approach the city with the question of new landowners creating urban squalor 😂❤

[@michaelarmenta8289]

L.A. history is not very deep? What you smokin' lady?

[@bloodycinephile]

LA is a new city when compared to the rest of the world so yes LA doesn't have much history.

[@Олеся-н6я]

Какой вы грубый и неприятный! 🤢

[@RedneckTruckin]

Are you kidding me ! Makes me sad , dont touch that historical place!

[@rubydawn1]

Love Norma Jean I can just imagine how she must of felt to have her own home. She still makes us smile to this day.

[@yacompanioni]

Should’ve never been sold to anyone. Should’ve been a historic location.

[@EVER4BEATLES]

Marylin must be turning in her grave.

[@kristinb3093]

Man that was her only home. She died in that home. She was & still is one of the most famous human beings ever. That would definitely be tearing down a peice of Hollywood history. & why buy THAT house if they're just going to demolish it? Hopefully it doesn't happen.

[@neildickson5394]

Why aren't they tearing down any other house...just Marilyn's? Did they buy it just to do that? All of the Helena Drives properties are similar in size. Buy something else and "tear it down". Only in Los Angeles. They allowed Pickfair to get torn down, now this historic, and loved property could vanish. I wouldn't he surprised if the Kennedys are behind this.

[@scottlund4562]

As a abnb I would imagine millions could be made

[@TheyLoveMason]

:( I love visiting there so sad

[@lisamannmann5559]

this would be a disgrace if this happens

[@Paiadakine]

Maybe the owner can have some group move the building to save it. Then the owner can build what they want.

[@karenhargis9824]

NOOOoOo!!!!!!! Why?

[@BlessedandHighlyFavored4]

Why.. smh

[@RoseTV-ti6bd]

Greetings 🫖☕ good morning 🌞🙏 Marilyn first home I bet she felt great she went thru a lot as a child I never knew her life till I read about her.....I heard that her house is haunted by Marilyn sometimes she hangs out by the pool seen some ghost hunt video 👻

[@suziesigurnjak1621]

Oomy 😢😢😢 nooo i live in sydney australia, my idol is marilyn monroe, please no 😢😢😢 ive always wanted to go to brentwood to see her house, please marilyn monroe fans save the house, its a piece of beutiful history of the most famous women in the workd rip 🙏 ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@VishenkaSladkaya]

You have to be hurry up,before they destroy this house. I been there,thank goodness,very special feeling and now I have very special memories and pictures.

[@hudsonraykaramzadeh1195]

1:10 LOOK AT THE DISREPAIR THEY LET THE HOUSE GO TO!!!!

[@kurrves]

noooo

[@mytexasdays1526]

Always has to be resistance. She only lived in it 6 months and it's changed owners several times and now the ones without money want to tell the ones who paid money for it what to dom there's bigger Hollywood stars than she. Sheesh.

[@Олеся-н6я]

Завидуйте молча! 🤗

[@theloudhouse122]

Nooooo. Don't tear it down ill take it lol.😂❤

[@darcicali7693]

Noooooo 😭

[@tinaanderson200]

You can not do that make a museum smh

[@annberlin5811]

What!!

[@ashleyallbee4290]

Noooooooooo!!!!!!

[@IntriguedLioness]

I think the women at 0:30 in the white cap inadvertently gave a good reason for the current owners to possibly tear it down and build a new residence. Who wants tour bus groups oggling over your fence?? I love older architecture but after all it was just a house a film star lived in. She is iconic but LA real estate Is ever changing.

[@monaonassis6346]

Then they probably shouldn’t buy the house or a house near by. It’s the equivalent of buying house where train tracks are at your back yard and then complaining about the trains going by.

[@lilianaruiz7912]

If they don't like it just move can't believe someone with that much money to be able to afford a house like that could be so dumb

[@leagriffiths575]

Why buy it or a house near it then?

[@LoquaciousByNature]

​@monaonassis6346 I'm sure they knew the history of the house when they bought it. Marilyn has even gained more fans since they bought the house, because of the Met Gala, because of the movie Blonde. Of course fans want to see the house, and hopefully it gets saved.

[@egonenedit9444]

House Museum Marilyn. Fare come con Graceland. Marilyn ed Elvis are the best all of the time Forever 🔝🔝❤️❤️ Ciao i'm from Italy 🇮🇹

[@vodkaviolet]

That lady had all the right answer. And the way she smiled at the camera. Lol

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Join LA Conservancy...houses like this go on the chopping block regularly. Find out by visiting their website. This house must be saved!

[@watsonhall9170]

This would be crazy. I've wanted to see this place.

[@rcenzo]

All these precious symbolic properties are disappearing. Hollywood is being repressed from the inside out. So sad .

[@jonathnjdm714]

City should've purchased it if they want it to be saved as a historical site. Oh well.

[@jaimemulligan4096]

you can never demolish a beautiful woman famous woman house like this

[@MeMeDaVinci]

If I had the money years ago, I would have purchased the house...when it was about 3.5 million. It was a dream unfulfilled financially but I've already contacted the city council member via the LA Conservancy. For the architecture of SoCal, for the history it has for being where Marilyn Monroe was murdered, it must be saved at all cost. If you've got money to burn to tear down an existing historic home to build a monstrosity, you are not living your life right.

[@lorrainemurray4689]

Why should this house be preserved because they known Jezebel lived in it.😂 The new owner should have the right to do what they want with it..

[@tofurakhanom2644]

Its look old and disgusting maybe the city should have bought it to keep this rubbish

[@John-14798]

*They should turn this into a museum but unfortunately I feel like higher powers want the place of Marilyn Monroe death to be covered forever.* 😢

[@laurenSmith-bf4fc]

I figured that was gonna happen, a lot of time people will demolish or discontinue good stuff when they get bored and don't appreciate the purpose of nostalgia they figure it's not historical landmark and she has dead for 61 years😊

[@noelhutchins7366]

The owners just wanted to yank everyones' chain and drum up a trillion dollar buy-out that really wouldn't have the teeth without injustice and outcry.

[@JonathanVilleda-i6o]

Omg can’t believe it I been hopall my life that maybe one day it was going to be a museum 😭😭😭😭🙈

[@islandbirdw]

The bungalow style here with the tile roof was early LA Americana and one story. I’m sure the owners would like to build some multi store monstrosity so they can cash in. Too bad

[@almidiacruz6813]

👑👑👑🎚️👸🏻👑👑

[@almidiacruz6813]

Yo si firmé la petición y voy a seguir firmando para que no destruyen la casa de (Norma Jean=Marilyn Monroe)

[@donnap.c.886]

No don’t demolish Marilyn’s house it is too important!!

[@VincentWilliams007]

They are tearing down statues left and right. What's next?

[@plagadivina1332]

Noooooooooopooooooooooooooooooooooopooooooooooooooooo! I want to spend the night!!

[@LuisFernandez-ib6mo]

The new owner is planning to build an ice cream parlour and factory the would provide great moments for many people and would generate more income than an empty house 🏡 turned into a museum .

[@zenamariex]

KEEP IT. And don’t touch it. Just maintain.

[@bettiraige3474]

Can you imagine having this woman and a bunch of others like her standing in front of your home telling you how to redesign your own property?

[@tinytrouble1782]

Betty White House was destroyed wheee was this energy

[@knaggs71]

One day there will be no history left in Los Angeles sad…..

[@ScorpionScorn]

Does no one realize her address equals to a 10 which means the end death ? Kind of ironic she died in that house

[@EmmaLeigh-m7z]

Noooo my goodness y do people want to get rid of everything that is history. Y

[@mercedezlucke-benedict1122]

This is where she was murdered. They need to keep this house as historic

[@Cwgrlup]

It probably has bad vibrations inside and costs more to replace to original state than tear down and rebuild. And what makes her home more “iconic” than Lucille Balls ranch house in the San Fernando valley? It was torn down to make a crappy tract home neighborhood. She was MUCH more iconic for women in Hollywood than Monroe.

[@adaradavina7450]

Monroe was one of the First women in hollywood to fight against the CEO‘s and have her own Production company

[@nastashavalentinodefranco2990]

Are u kidding me?! They are both equally iconic, Duh! Marilyn for Beauty The Kennedy,s , Famous Actress, Died young in a Mysterious Way! Sang Happy Birthday to the President Kennedy, legendary and Iconic performance, Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend , the 7 year itch when her dress blows up, Lucille Ball was a Innovative, creative woman, she had a interracial marriage to Desi Arnaz, she was the first woman to have her own show and production company, Desilu Productions, she had 3 shows following I love ❤️ Lucy, she was the first woman to show a pregnancy on television and she was a comedian, so they are both EQUALLY LEGENDARY AND ICONIC, but the story was about MARILYN MONROE NOT Lucille

[@adaradavina7450]

@@nastashavalentinodefranco2990 no Monroe hat her first production company

[@01Lenda]

WTF would they want to tear down this home?!

[@Издек-ь9х]

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[@Nefertum1000]

Sad, some are good at tearing down history.

[@popeyesailorman911]

MEGA MANSION in the Making

[@bonneaucecilia4740]

😢 Ses détruire la mémoire de maryline faite visiter les touristes pour conaitre ou vivait la grande stars pour moi son âme et toujour la certaine personnes Ses que détruire tout les belle choses enciene maryline nous aimons aimons

[@popeyesailorman911]

IT'S HAUNTED TEAR IT DOWN

[@robtru84]

Good bye Marilyn Monroe

[@Liza-wq9gl]

Its historical. Who does that?!

[@dawsonsdiary]

Why not turn the home into a museum?

[@bribri7082]

You need to get better actors 🙄

[@trenier23]

Not only is her house a national treasure so is Marilyn save her memory.