New Book Reveals Untold Story of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe’s Love Saga

In a stunning revelation, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio exchanged vows at San Francisco City Hall on January 14, 1954, a mere two years after DiMaggio sought to meet the iconic blonde through a mutual acquaintance.

The union was fleeting, culminating nine months later when Monroe cited DiMaggio's alleged “mental cruelty” as grounds for divorce.

Speculations abound regarding the demise of their marriage, with some suggesting that DiMaggio struggled to accept a secondary role in the limelight beside his famous spouse.

However, a recent publication posits a different narrative, asserting that Monroe's inability to bear children was the catalyst for their separation.

DiMaggio, who already had a son from a prior marriage, purportedly desired offspring with Monroe, according to a biography penned by John Positano and Dr. Rock Positano.

The biography delves into the desire for progeny shared by the couple, with the book remarking, “Joe aspired to start a family with Marilyn, and she, in turn, hoped to bestow upon him the gift of offspring.”

It suggests that in DiMaggio's view, marital intimacy equated to the prospect of children, and Monroe's inability to conceive posed a significant obstacle.

Dr. Positano's acquaintance with DiMaggio blossomed during medical treatment for an old heel injury, leading to a close bond nurtured over shared meals in various eateries across New York City.

Despite the dissolution of their marriage, DiMaggio continued to harbor deep concern for Monroe, who was notably younger by 12 years.

In a gesture of unwavering support, he extended a helping hand to Monroe following the end of her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller in 1961, rescuing her from a period of emotional vulnerability.

DiMaggio facilitated her release from a psychiatric facility and arranged a recuperative retreat at the Yankees' spring training camp in Florida.

Expressing his profound regard for Monroe's well-being, Dr. Positano revealed, “He perceived her as fragile and pure-hearted, susceptible to exploitation by others.”

DiMaggio's protective instinct manifested in his disapproval of her association with Frank Sinatra, whom he blamed for introducing Monroe to the Kennedy clan.

Monroe's tragic demise at the age of 36 in August 1962, barely 17 months post her psychiatric intervention, was officially deemed a “likely suicide.”

Nevertheless, Dr. Positano contends that Monroe confided in DiMaggio about feeling threatened by unknown adversaries.

Citing Monroe's foreboding words to DiMaggio regarding the Kennedys, the book alleges, “‘The Kennedys were fatal to women, and they always evaded justice.

Their legacy will endure for generations.'”

DiMaggio, burdened by remorse and self-blame, reportedly harbored knowledge about Monroe's untimely end but refrained from divulging the truth to prevent societal upheaval.

The profound affection that Monroe harbored for DiMaggio until her final days is underscored by the baseball legend's compassionate act of overseeing her funeral arrangements.

He remained steadfast in honoring her memory by adorning her resting place with roses weekly until his passing in 1999, his parting wish being, “I will finally reunite with Marilyn.”