Celebrities With Bipolar Disorder: Proof That Mental Illness Affects Famous People, Too

9) Marilyn Monroe (9 of 10)

9) Marilyn Monroe (9 of 10)

Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous people with bipolar disorder. The stunning blonde died when she was just 36 years old, but reports vary regarding the cause. It is believed she died either from an unintentional drug overdose or a planned suicide.

Thanks to social media, Monroe’s quotes live on. Her face is plastered on numerous inspirational memes with sayings like “If you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”