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Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe's relationship was a high-profile union that captivated the public's imagination during the '50s. The duo first met through a friend in 1952 and were married in a whirlwind ceremony on January 14, 1954; however, their relationship was not smooth as they faced numerous challenges. DiMaggio, who is known for his stoic demeanor on the baseball field, struggled to cope with the constant media attention that came with being married to one of the most famous women in the world. Monroe, in turn, grappled with the pressures of stardom and the intense scrutiny of her personal life, thus leading to the end of their marriage, which lasted only nine months. Despite their divorce, the connection between the ex-couple endured beyond their time together, even after Monroe's death. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe wanted a different life From left: Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio on the day of their wedding in San Francisco, 1954 A new book, Dinner with DiMaggio: Memories of an American Hero, written by brothers John Positano and Dr. Rock Positano, has shed more light on the intricate details of the amazing relationship and enduring friendship between DiMaggio and Monroe. RELATED: Marilyn Monroe’s Exact Skincare Regimen That You Can Easily Do Right Now They disclosed in the biography that the late baseball player's strong desire to start a family with Monroe and her inability to give him a child was the primary factor behind their separation. "Joe wanted kids with Marilyn, and Marilyn wanted to reward him with a family," they wrote in the book. "In Italian terms, sex meant kids. Great sex meant great kids. Marilyn gave goddess sex, but no kids." Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio at the beach, early 1960s The new book reveals that Marilyn Monroe told Joe DiMaggio about a plan to kill her Following her divorce from DiMaggio, Monroe found herself ensnared in a complex tapestry of substance abuse and romantic entanglements with members of the Kennedy family. This tumultuous period contributed to her descent into depression, prompting her eventual commitment to rehabilitation. Tragically, Monroe's life was cut short in August 1962, 17 months after undergoing psychiatric treatment. Her untimely demise was officially deemed a "probable suicide." From left: Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio at the Stork Club, early 1950s However, Dr. Rock Positano, who became friends with DiMaggio after treating him for an injury, stated that the late baseball star was not convinced about Monroe's official death report. Positano claimed that DiMaggio suspected foul play as she had previously voiced her anxiety over alleged plans to kill her. "'The whole lot of Kennedys were lady-killers, and they always got away with it. They'll be getting away with it a hundred years from now,'" the book alleged. "I always knew who killed her, but I didn't want to start a revolution in this country, I'll go to the grave regretting and blaming myself for what happened to her."