Devastated By The Loss of Her First Mentor
In the 1950s, as Marilyn's career was finally gaining momentum, she faced a devastating blow when her agent and mentor, Johnny Hyde, who served as the vice president of the William Morris Agency, tragically passed away from a heart attack.
Johnny's sudden demise was especially untimely, considering that he had secured a seven-year contract for Marilyn just days before his death. The emerging star felt her promising future was on the verge of slipping away, as the one person she had learned to trust had left her alone in the world.
