On March 9 , 2004 , the treatment of the music video for " Everytime " was released online . It portrayed Spears as a star hounded by photographers , who eventually kills herself by taking prescription drugs and drowning in a bathtub . The suicide scene was perceived to be Spears 's response to the rumors that suggested she suffered from a mental disorder . After news of the concept broke , it was criticized by a number of organizations in the United Kingdom and the United States . Director of child protection charity Kidscape , Michele Elliott , said , " This is absolutely outrageous , totally irresponsible , completely stupid . If even one child follows her lead she will surely be held responsible . What is she thinking of ? " . She also commented the release of the music video could cause an increase in suicide rates , comparing it to the death of actress Marilyn Monroe in August 1962 . MTV News ' " You Tell Us " also received numerous letters from upset viewers , who criticized Spears saying they perceived the ending was a glamorization of suicide . On March 12 , 2004 , Spears announced through Jive Records she had removed the concept , " due to the potential for a fictional accidental occurrence to be misinterpreted as a suicide " . She also clarified it was not her intent to present suicide in any sort of positive light
death of actress Marilyn Monroe
Death of Marilyn Monroe
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