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Jim Morrison, the famous singer of The Doors, is regarded as the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history. Morrison’s poetic and vivid song lyrics and his rebellious personality guaranteed him a rock legend status, which lasts to this day. He gathered an army of fans who adored him and the music he wrote inspired countless imitators.

However, the famous musician’s life was short. He died on July 3, 1971, and joined the 27 Club, with other music icons such as Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, and Kurt Cobain. Jim Morrison’s death was as mysterious as his life, creating many conspiracy theories. Some people believed that Jim was murdered, others said he might have died from sexually transmitted disease or was a victim of a government conspiracy. The official cause of death was listed as heart failure.

Less than a week before his death on June 28, 1971, Jim Morrison with his girlfriend Pamela Courson and their photographer friend Alan Ronay took a trip to Saint-Leu-d’Esserent, north of Paris. Alan took the last known photos of an iconic musician during this trip. Scroll down below to see the photos of the star’s last days.

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    Jim Morrison is regarded as the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history

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    Morrison’s poetic and vivid song lyrics and his rebellious personality guaranteed him an icon status, which lasts to this day

    He gathered an army of fans who adored him and the music he wrote inspired countless imitators

    However, the legend’s life was short

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    He died on July 3, 1971, and joined the 27 Club, with other famous musicians such as Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, and Kurt Cobain

    Jim’s death was as mysterious as his life, creating many conspiracy theories

    Some people believed that Jim was murdered

    Others said he might have died from sexually transmitted disease or was a victim of a government conspiracy

    ADVERTISEMENT
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    The official cause of death was listed as heart failure

    Less than a week before his death on June 28, 1971, Jim Morrison took a trip Saint-Leu-d’Esserent, north of Paris

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    He was accompanied by his girlfriend Pamela Courson and their photographer friend Alan Ronay

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    Alan took the last known photos of an iconic musician during this trip