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New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Jim Morrison bust found — 37 years after theft
FRENCH police have recovered by chance the long-lost bust of American singer Jim Morrison that once adorned the grave of the iconic frontman of The Doors, 37 years after it was stolen from a Paris cemetery. The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris public prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told AFP. Nostalgic rock fans still flock to Morrison's grave at Paris's Pere Lachaise cemetery, where he was buried after his death in the French capital in 1971 at the age of 27. The sculpture, by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, had been placed at the grave to mark the 10th anniversary of Morrison's death. It was found by the financial and anti-corruption brigade of the judicial police department of the police. The exact circumstances of the singer's death are still shrouded in mystery, with most early accounts saying he died of cardiac arrest in his bathtub. A French journalist, Sam Bernett, claimed in a 2007 book that close friends and family spun the official version of Morrison's death to sanitise his reputation. Bernett said Morrison actually died from a heroin overdose on the toilet of a nightclub that the journalist owned at the time, the "Rock 'n' Roll Circus" on Paris' Left Bank. The Doors, founded in Los Angeles, were among the most influential rock groups of the late 1960s and early 70s and a mainstay of the counterculture of the times. Their hits include 'Riders on the Storm', 'Light My Fire' and 'The End', a haunting song that features prominently in Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam war movie 'Apocalypse Now'. In February, Paris named a bridge after the iconic singer, located just steps from the bohemian Marais district where he last lived.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Missing Jim Morrison bust found after 37 years
French police have recovered by chance the long-lost bust of the American singer Jim Morrison that once adorned the grave of the iconic frontman of The Doors, 37 years after it was stolen from a Paris cemetery. The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris public prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told AFP. Nostalgic rock fans still flock to Morrison's grave at Paris's Père-Lachaise cemetery, where he was buried after his death in the French capital in 1971 at the age of 27. The sculpture, by the Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, had been placed at the grave to mark the 10th anniversary of Morrison's death. It was found by the financial and anti-corruption brigade of the judicial police department of the police. The exact circumstances of the singer's death are still shrouded in mystery, with most early accounts saying he died of cardiac arrest in his bathtub. A French journalist, Sam Bernett, alleged in a 2007 book that close friends and family spun the official version of Morrison's death to sanitise his reputation. Bernett alleged that Morrison died from a heroin overdose on the toilet of a nightclub that the journalist owned at the time, the Rock 'n' Roll Circus on Paris's Left Bank. The Doors, founded in Los Angeles, were among the most influential rock groups of the late 1960s and early '70s and a mainstay of the counterculture of the times. Their hits include Riders on the Storm, Light My Fire, and The End, a haunting song that features prominently in Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam war film Apocalypse Now. In February, Paris named a bridge after the iconic singer, located just steps from the bohemian Marais district where he last lived. afp
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Missing Jim Morrison Statue Found 37 Years After It Was Swiped From His Grave
A statue stolen from Jim Morrison's gravesite has resurfaced 37 years after it mysteriously vanished. The marble bust of the frontman of The Doors was recovered by Paris' financial and anti-corruption police during an unrelated search, according to Agence France-Presse. After its discovery, French police shared a photo of the sculpture, which was already missing its nose and covered in graffiti at the time of its theft. A representative for Morrison's estate told Rolling Stone they were 'happy to hear the news,' adding, 'Obviously it's a piece of history, and one Jim's family wanted there on his grave, so it's gratifying to see that it's been recovered.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Direction de la Police Judiciaire de la Préfecture de Police (@le36_dpj_pp) After his death in 1971 at age 27, the 'Light My Fire' singer was buried in Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery, which is also home to the graves of icons like Édith Piaf, Marcel Proust, Gertrude Stein and Oscar Wilde. The 280-pound sculpture, designed by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, was installed in Morrison's memory a decade later, only to disappear in May 1988. Two anonymous individuals later claimed responsibility in an interview with Globe magazine, but the case went cold for decades. Morrison's grave remains one of the most visited in the world. The site has also attracted chaos. In 1991, on the 20th anniversary of Morrison's death, a riot broke out that prompted the cemetery to boost security around the tomb, according to the BBC. The rock legend, who was behind hits like 'Riders on the Storm, 'Love Me Two Times,' 'Break On Through (to the Other Side)' and more, was living in Paris' Marais district when he was found dead in the bath by his girlfriend, Pamela Courson. Doctors determined the cause of death to be from heart failure aggravated by heavy drinking. Jim Morrison's Sister Shares Rock Icon's Long-Lost Farewell Message Ed Sheeran Explains Why He Had His Own Grave Dug On His Property Kim Kardashian Arrives At Paris Court To Testify About 2016 Jewelry Heist
Kuwait Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Jim Morrison bust found in France, 37 years after theft
The tomb of the band The Doors' frontman Jim Morrison is seen at the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris, on August 8, 2023. --AFP French police have recovered by chance the long-lost bust of American singer Jim Morrison that once adorned the grave of the iconic frontman of The Doors, 37 years after it was stolen from a Paris cemetery. The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris public prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told AFP. Nostalgic rock fans still flock to Morrison's grave at Paris's Pere Lachaise cemetery, where he was buried after his death in the French capital in 1971 at the age of 27. The sculpture, by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, had been placed at the grave to mark the 10th anniversary of Morrison's death. It was found by the financial and anti-corruption brigade of the judicial police department of the police. The exact circumstances of the singer's death are still shrouded in mystery, with most early accounts saying he died of cardiac arrest in his bathtub. A French journalist, Sam Bernett, claimed in a 2007 book that close friends and family spun the official version of Morrison's death to sanitise his reputation. Bernett said Morrison actually died from a heroin overdose on the toilet of a nightclub that the journalist owned at the time, the "Rock 'n' Roll Circus" on Paris's Left Bank. The Doors, founded in Los Angeles, were among the most influential rock groups of the late 1960s and early 70s and a mainstay of the counterculture of the times. Their hits include "Riders on the Storm", "Light My Fire" and "The End", a haunting song that features prominently in Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam war movie "Apocalypse Now". In February, Paris named a bridge after the iconic singer, located just steps from the bohemian Marais district where he last lived. - AFP
LeMonde
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- LeMonde
Jim Morrison bust found by chance in France, 37 years after theft
French police have recovered by chance the long-lost bust of American singer Jim Morrison that once adorned the grave of the iconic frontman of The Doors, 37 years after it was stolen from a Paris cemetery. The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP). Nostalgic rock fans still flock to Morrison's grave at Paris's Père Lachaise cemetery, where he was buried after his death in the French capital in 1971 at the age of 27. The sculpture, by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, had been placed at the grave to mark the 10 th anniversary of Morrison's death. It was found by the financial and anti-corruption brigade of the judicial police department of the police. The exact circumstances of the singer's death are still shrouded in mystery, with most early accounts saying he died of cardiac arrest in his bathtub. A French journalist, Sam Bernett, claimed in a 2007 book that close friends and family spun the official version of Morrison's death to sanitize his reputation. Bernett said Morrison actually died from a heroin overdose on the toilet of a nightclub that the journalist owned at the time, the Rock 'n' Roll Circus, on Paris's Left Bank. The Doors, founded in Los Angeles, were among the most influential rock groups of the late 1960s and early '70s and a mainstay of the counterculture of the time. Their hits include "Riders on the Storm," "Light My Fire" and "The End," a haunting song that features prominently in Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam War movie Apocalypse Now. In February, Paris named a bridge after the iconic singer, located just steps from the bohemian Marais neighborhood where he last lived.
