Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio exchanged vows at San Francisco City Hall on January 14, 1954, following DiMaggio’s request to a friend for an introduction to the iconic blonde bombshell.

However, their union was brief, concluding after nine months with Monroe citing DiMaggio’s alleged “mental cruelty” as the reason for their split.

Speculations surrounding their divorce previously suggested that DiMaggio struggled with not being at the forefront of his wife’s fame.

Contrarily, a recent publication asserts that Monroe’s inability to have children was the true catalyst for their separation.

While DiMaggio already had a son named Joe Jr. from his previous marriage to actress Dorothy Arnold, he harbored hopes of starting a family with Monroe, as detailed in the biography “Dinner with DiMaggio: Memories of an American Hero,” co-authored by John Positano and Dr. Rock Positano.

The book delves into DiMaggio’s desire for offspring with Monroe, stating, “Joe aspired to have children with Marilyn, while she was eager to fulfill his wish for a family.

In their eyes, the essence of their relationship hinged on procreation.”

Their divergent expectations regarding parenthood seemingly contributed to the dissolution of their marriage.

Dr. Positano, recounting his initial encounter with DiMaggio during treatment for an old heel injury, later developed a close friendship with the baseball legend through shared meals at various eateries in New York City.

Despite the end of their marital bond, DiMaggio’s concern for Monroe endured.

In 1961, following Monroe’s emotional fragility post her divorce from playwright Arthur Miller, DiMaggio stepped in to provide support.

He facilitated her discharge from a psychiatric facility and arranged a getaway to the Yankees’ spring training camp in Florida, aiming to offer respite.

DiMaggio’s unwavering care for Monroe was evident, particularly in his disapproval of his acquaintance Frank Sinatra’s introduction of Monroe to the Kennedy family.

Amidst Monroe’s struggles with depression and substance abuse, rumors circulated about her relationships with John F. Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy, prompting DiMaggio’s distress over her associations.

A significant revelation surfaces in the book, alleging that Monroe confided in DiMaggio about feeling targeted by someone intent on harming her.

DiMaggio expressed distrust towards the Kennedys, citing them as potential threats to Monroe’s well-being and hinting at sinister intentions.

Monroe’s untimely demise at 36 in August 1962, labeled as a “probable suicide,” left a lingering mystery.

The biography suggests that DiMaggio possessed insights into the circumstances surrounding Monroe’s death, insinuating a deeper narrative than the official account of events.

In his final days, DiMaggio’s enduring love for Monroe was evident as he orchestrated her funeral arrangements and commemorated her memory with weekly floral tributes at her Los Angeles grave until his passing in 1999.

His poignant parting words supposedly echoed his profound connection to Monroe, encapsulating a love that transcended time: “I will finally reunite with Marilyn.”