On 5th August,1962, Monroe's housekeeper, Eunice Murray and psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph Greenson broke into her bedroom to find Monroe dead in her bed. Her toxicology report concluded that she died of acute barbiturate poisoning. Possibility of accidental overdose was ruled out because empty bottles of such medication was found next to her bed and the dosages in Monroe's body was over the lethal limit. There was no sign of foul play. Therefore, her death was labeled as a "probable suicide". The doctors stated that Monroe was paranoid and frequently depressed and had tried to overdose herself before. Another theory alleged that Monroe had an affair with Dr. Greenson, who manipulated her dosage. Bobby Kennedy was also rumored to have an affair with Monroe and was suspected to have a hand in her death. But the reality in Monroe's case may be far more somber and unfortunate. In the words of her former co-star, Laurence Oliver, Monroe was "the complete victim of ballyhoo and sensation". She was "one of the most unappreciated people in the world" believed the director Joshua Logan.
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She was a talented and beautiful National Award-winning actress who appeared in several regional and Bollywood films in leading roles. Along with Silver Lotus Award she also won 6 Film fare awards within 12 years of her career. On 17th April 2004, on her way to Karimgar to campaign for BJP & TDP elections, her private jet Cessna 180 crashed on the Campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences. She was pregnant at the moment and the aircraft burst into flames with all the occupants dead. Soundarya's body burned beyond recognition.
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She was one of the busiest and popular Indian child artist who had appeared in several TV advertisements. She lastly acted alongside the superhit legendary stars in the National Award winning film Paa. It was Taruni 14th birthday, on 14th May 2012 when she boarded Agni Air Dornier Flight CHT for a trip to Nepal. One of the aircraft's wings impacted a hill during the subsequent go-around, causing the aircraft to crash, killing Taruni and her mother on board along with 15 passengers and crew including the pilots. Before leaving for the trip Taruni had hugged all her friends, which was unusual of her. The last message she sent to her best friend was "What would happen if the plane crashed? I love you." It seems her innocent jokes were an indication of her impending doom. Both Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were grief stricken over her death.
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The Blue Whale Challenge infamous as the Internet Killer Game was invented by Philipp Budeikin, a psychology student who believed in cleansing the society by compelling those he felt were of no value, to commit suicide. The game consists of 50 day period tasks by the end of which the player has to commit suicide. In India, there were several young victims reportedly pushed to meet their doom. On 26th July 2017- A 16year old boy from Kerala;10th August- A Class VII student of the Chamali Devi Public School in the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was pulled away and saved by a group of students just before he could leap over from the 3rd floor. Another 14 year old was rescued by the Maharashtra Police; On 12th August, body of a tenth grade student was found in the bathroom with his face covered with a plastic bag tied around his with a cotton cord around his neck. Another 19 year old hanged himself on 30th August. On 3rd September Satvik Pandey of 11th grade from Madhya Pradesh jumped in front of the running train.
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She was a 22-year-old young Mexican woman who committed suicide after posting several disturbing images and messages on Facebook. Her death is now labeled as the 'Facebook Suicide'. Another darker face of modern day technology and networking. Following a breakup, with her boyfriend Gabriella became extremely disturbed and she started to express her emotions on the Facebook. She went to the extent of uploading her tear- streaked wet face on her Facebook wall. She posted disturbing pictures of her posing with a noose around her neck. Her last message was: “Goodbye to all, I don’t have anything now, I don’t have anything. Julio I love you, never forget it. I’m leaving with a smile because you made me very happy while this lasted. To my family, I ask for your forgiveness. Love, Gabi.” When questioned by the police her family answered that she did have mood swings but they never thought that the matter was so serious that she would commit suicide.
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