There was so much press surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death and controversy as some say it was a murder not suicide. Either way Elton John is referring to her apparent deep sadness where she was so lonely even though she was surrounded by people. These people didn't really know her and they built her up but were not there to help her during the low times. The fact that she was a superstar she was like public property with no privacy even of her own body. In death most of the headlines made reference to the fact that she was found naked. She was not allowed the dignity of death even.
