Marilyn Monroe died at the age of 36, but has left an enormous legacy behind her.

The Guide to United States Popular Culture states that "as an icon of American popular culture, Monroe's few rivals in popularity include Elvis Presley and Mickey Mouse … no other star has ever inspired such a wide range of emotions – from lust to pity, from envy to remorse."

The Smithsonian Institution has included her on their list of "100 Most Significant Americans of All Time," and the American Film Institute has named her the sixth greatest female screen legend in American film history.

But all of these titles don't come close to expressing what she meant to millions around the world. A symbol of class, glamor and beauty, Marilyn Monroe continues to be an inspiration, and will probably continue to be so in the years to come.