Last week, a 300-pound bust of Jim Morrison that vanished from his burial site in Paris more than three decades ago was found by the French police, according to an announcement made on Monday. The bust had been taken from the iconic Père-Lachaise Cemetery located in the 20th arrondissement, which is also the resting place of numerous notable individuals such as Chopin, Piaf, and Wilde.
The recovery occurred by chance during a police search linked to an unrelated case, as confirmed by a spokeswoman from the Paris prosecutor’s office, who, however, declined to provide additional details. Efforts to obtain comments from both the police and the mayor’s office were unsuccessful. Currently, there is no information regarding when, or if, the bust will be returned to Morrison’s grave.
Leading the band The Doors, Morrison gained fame for memorable tracks including “Light My Fire” and “Riders on the Storm.” He passed away in Paris in 1971 at the age of 27, with circumstances surrounding his death officially attributed to heart failure, despite his ongoing battles with substance abuse. At the time of his passing, he had moved to Paris just months earlier.
Even with many distinguished figures interred nearby, Morrison’s grave has consistently drawn thousands of visitors each year, notably many of whom were born long after his untimely death.
The recovery occurred by chance during a police search linked to an unrelated case, as confirmed by a spokeswoman from the Paris prosecutor’s office, who, however, declined to provide additional details. Efforts to obtain comments from both the police and the mayor’s office were unsuccessful. Currently, there is no information regarding when, or if, the bust will be returned to Morrison’s grave.
Leading the band The Doors, Morrison gained fame for memorable tracks including “Light My Fire” and “Riders on the Storm.” He passed away in Paris in 1971 at the age of 27, with circumstances surrounding his death officially attributed to heart failure, despite his ongoing battles with substance abuse. At the time of his passing, he had moved to Paris just months earlier.
Even with many distinguished figures interred nearby, Morrison’s grave has consistently drawn thousands of visitors each year, notably many of whom were born long after his untimely death.
