
Statement to the Press and to the World
'We sincerely hope that the many friends of Marilyn will understand
that we are deeply appreciative of their desire to pay last respects
to Marilyn whom we all loved.
We hope that each person will
understand that last rites must of great neccessity be as private as
possible so that she can go on to her final resting place in the
quiet she always sought.
We could not in conscience ask one
personality to attend without perhaps offending many, many others
and for this reason alone, we have kept the number of persons to a
minimum.
Please...all of you...remember the gay, sweet Marilyn and
say a prayer of farewell within the confines of your home or your church.'
Berniece Miracle
Inez Melson
Joe DiMaggio
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