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Aug 19, 2005 · James Dougherty, a retired Los Angeles detective who was Marilyn Monroe's first husband, died on Monday in San Rafael, Calif. He was 84. The cause was complications of leukemia, his stepdaughter ...
Cheryl Dougherty. Vivian Dougherty. Mary Dougherty. Parent (s) Ethel Dougherty (mother) (deceased) Edward Dougherty (father) (deceased) James Dougherty (born April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American policeman in the Los Angeles Police Department. He was Marilyn Monroe 's first husband.
Oct 24, 2021 · Marilyn’s first husband was James Dougherty, a Los Angeles police officer. They began dating in January 1942 and were married in June of that year, just 18 days after Marilyn (then Norma Jean Baker) celebrated her 16th birthday. James’ family lived next door to Grace Goddard, a friend of Norma Jean’s mother, Gladys, who was frequently in ...
Oct 2, 2022 · James Dougherty, formerly an American police officer, is most famously known as the first husband of actress Marilyn Monroe. James married Marilyn Monroe, or Norma Jean as she was known then, when she was just 16 years old - long before she became a Hollywood starlet. “I never knew Marilyn Monroe, and I don’t claim to have any insights to ...
Sep 29, 2022 · James Dougherty attended Van Nuys High School and graduated in 1938, which is the same class that Jane Russell was a part of. He was a football captain and class president at the school.
May 29, 2012 · Marilyn's first husband interviewed about there marriage
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Dec 30, 2023 · James Dougherty and Marilyn Monroe in 1943 Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty. Monroe’s marriage to Dougherty, a 21-year-old merchant mariner, led her to drop out of school and become a housewife. While Dougherty was away for work, Monroe began to pursue her acting career.
