French authorities announced the recovery of a 300-pound bust of Jim Morrison, stolen from his grave at Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988. The discovery occurred during an unrelated police investigation, though officials remain tight-lipped on the bust's return to its original location.
Stolen Jim Morrison Bust Found After Decades
Stolen Jim Morrison Bust Found After Decades
The iconic bust was taken from Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988 and has been recovered during a police investigation.
A monumental bust of Jim Morrison, the legendary lead singer of the Doors, has been rediscovered after being stolen from his gravesite in Paris more than three decades ago. French police reported on Monday that the bust, weighing around 300 pounds, was found last week during an investigation unrelated to the theft itself.
The piece was taken from Morrison's grave in the historic Père-Lachaise cemetery, famed for being the final resting place of numerous illustrious individuals such as composer Frédéric Chopin and writer Oscar Wilde. Although the details surrounding the bust’s recovery remain scarce, a representative from the Paris prosecutor's office indicated that the find was unexpected. The authorities have not provided further information regarding the bust's return to the cemetery.
Morrison died in Paris in 1971 at just 27 years old, officially from heart failure, amidst a personal struggle with substance abuse. His gravestone draws countless visitors each year, many of whom were not alive during his lifetime, eager to pay homage to the rock icon known for timeless hits like “Light My Fire.”
While the bust's fate remains uncertain, its recovery brings a renewed spotlight on Morrison's legacy and the cultural significance of his resting place, still one of the most popular attractions in the cemetery.
