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Marilyn Monroe's X-rays Auctioned, Sparking Outrage
3 Jun
Summary
- Marilyn Monroe's private medical X-rays were auctioned.
- The X-rays included pelvic and breast scans from 1954.
- Netizens and activists criticized the auction of personal medical data.
The recent auction of Marilyn Monroe's personal belongings, which included sensitive medical X-rays, has drawn significant public criticism. Among the items sold were pelvic and breast scans dating back to 1954, a period when the Hollywood star faced numerous health challenges, including endometriosis.
The X-rays, which detailed aspects of her private medical history, were sold as part of a collection celebrating her centenary. A pelvic X-ray, reportedly showing an intrauterine device, fetched USD 3840, while breast X-rays were also part of the auction.
This auction has ignited a debate about privacy and the commercialization of personal medical data, even decades after an individual's death. Activists have publicly decried the sale, viewing it as a profound violation of Monroe's privacy and a disturbing reflection of societal trends.
The X-rays were taken by Monroe's gynecologist, Dr. Leon Krohn, and detailed her spine, ribcage, and breasts. These medical records, once used in a classroom setting by a radiology resident, are now at the center of controversy regarding the exploitation of personal information.
