A cease-and-desist letter was sent to the trust that owns Marilyn Monroe's property to block demolition plans, a Los Angeles City Council spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business.
The Los Angeles City Council voted recently to launch a process to block plans to demolish the property and instead turn the land into a historical designation to honor Monroe. Councilwoman Traci Park introduced the initiative that was approved the same day with a 12-0 vote.
Paige explained that since there is a motion to designate Monroe’s former home as a historical landmark, all major alterations have been prohibited on the property. She confirmed to FOX Business that no work has been done on the Los Angeles estate. "These steps mark a monumental victory, not just for those who admire Marilyn as a Hollywood icon, but also is a testament to a woman who battled relentlessly for her identity and overcame so much in her short life," Paige said.
She added that the next step for Monroe’s former home is to receive a response from the Heritage Commission to confirm the property "meets the parameters that it is
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