Frank Sinatra’s Unforgettable Bond with Marilyn Monroe Unveiled in New Book

The enduring sorrow of Frank Sinatra over the untimely demise of Marilyn Monroe in 1962 has been laid bare in a new publication, according to a close confidant and collaborator of the legendary singer.

Monroe, who tragically passed away at the age of 36 under circumstances suggesting suicide, left an indelible mark on Sinatra that endured until his own peaceful passing in 1998 at the age of 82.

Tony Oppedisano, a trusted friend and manager of Sinatra, discloses that the iconic crooner never truly recovered from the loss of Monroe throughout all those intervening years.

Expressing Sinatra's profound sentiments towards Monroe, Oppedisano recounts, “He harbored a deep affection for Marilyn, viewing her as a vulnerable soul exploited by many.

This sentiment partly explains why he maintained a respectful distance, despite his strong attraction towards her physical beauty.”

These poignant revelations stem from Oppedisano's recently published memoir, “Sinatra and Me: In the Wee Small Hours,” shedding light on the intimate insights into Sinatra's life, as perceived by a figure intimately acquainted with the singer for decades.

According to Tony O., Monroe even made advances towards Sinatra in an attempt to kindle a romantic liaison, to which Sinatra responded with unwavering restraint.

“‘I couldn't bring myself to engage in that,' he shared.

‘I refused to be another older man taking advantage of her and leaving her in the lurch.'

His conscience forbade him from such a course of action,” quotes Oppedisano, reflecting on Sinatra's principled stance.

The bond between Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe

Their camaraderie blossomed when Oppedisano was a youthful 21-year-old, amidst Sinatra's pinnacle of stardom.

In his account, Oppedisano underscores the pervasive presence of Marilyn Monroe in Sinatra's life, portraying Sinatra's protective instincts that precluded any romantic entanglements with the troubled starlet.

Tony O. seemingly finds it imperative to dispel lingering speculations surrounding Sinatra and Monroe's relationship, which some accounts suggest evolved into an affair in the years leading up to her tragic demise.

Notably, authors like J. Randall Taraborrelli have delved into this aspect in works such as “Sinatra: The Man Behind The Myth.”

Contrary to persistent rumors, sources cited by Fox News indicate Sinatra's purported attempt to wed Monroe in her final year as an effort to shield her from self-destructive tendencies.

Oppedisano firmly asserts that their bond was rooted in genuine friendship rather than romantic involvement, underscoring the platonic nature of their association.

Despite their close rapport, Monroe's premature death cast a long shadow over Sinatra, with reports suggesting she sought solace in Sinatra's music during her final moments, reaching out to loved ones as she grappled with her inner turmoil.

In closing, Oppedisano emphasizes Sinatra's enduring grief over Monroe