Marilyn MonroeA Los Angeles residence will not be put up on the market … regardless of the residence being listed as a historic and cultural monument, scuppering the present house owners’ plans for a showground.
Sources near the owners inform TMZ … Brina Milstein and Roy Financial institution don’t have any plans to promote the Brentwood residence the place the Hollywood legend died of a barbiturate overdose in August 1962.
Fairly, we’re informed, the couple will proceed to battle for the Los Angeles Metropolis Council’s unanimous vote this week to designate Marilyn’s former residence a cultural landmark, a designation that protects it from demolition.
We’re informed Bryna and Roy really feel violated by the ordinance and do not need to be compelled to promote it … particularly because the property was meant to be an extension to their household residence, which is true subsequent door.
Not solely that, however we’re informed the house the couple purchased for $8.35 million final yr is in full disrepair, so they are not dwelling there.
Our sources say there are main points with the roof which might be inflicting leaks inside the house, however Bryna and Roy do not plan to repair any of that proper now … as the brand new designation makes it very tough to do something concerning the residence.
Primarily, if they can not demolish the home, the property is nugatory to them – and they also’re persevering with the lawsuit combating the historic designation.
We’re informed the couple has confronted threats over their lawsuit and has to always clarify to followers that the house shouldn’t be a public place … and certain by no means will likely be.
The Marilyn Memorial Membership definitely feels in a different way, as a spokesperson informed TMZ … the membership totally helps the appointment as a result of Marilyn’s influence on the movie trade is value celebrating.
Their backside line is … defending the home is defending Marilyn’s legacy, so they are not backing down – however neither are the owners.