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Jim Morrison's Stolen Bust Found After 37 Years!

The iconic tribute from the rock legend's grave was recovered in an unexpected police search.

By Victor MatherSource: nytimes.com1 min read
Jim Morrison's Stolen Bust Found After 37 Years!
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A 300-pound bust of Doors’ lead singer Jim Morrison, stolen from Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris in 1988, has been rediscovered by police during an unrelated investigation.

A large bust of Jim Morrison, the famous lead singer of the Doors, has been found after being stolen from his grave in Paris over 37 years ago. The bust, weighing around 300 pounds, was part of Morrison's memorial at Père-Lachaise Cemetery, a resting place for many renowned figures, including Chopin and Piaf. French police announced the bust was rediscovered last week when officers were conducting a search not related to the case. However, there have been no further comments on the bust's return to the cemetery. Morrison tragically passed away in 1971 at the young age of 27, and his grave has become a popular pilgrimage site for tourists from around the world. Even those who never experienced his music are drawn to his resting place, emphasizing his lasting impact on rock and culture.

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