Jim Morrison's Death

The rock singer Jim Morrison died at the age of 27. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

One of the most iconic figures of classic rock music, he was the lead sing of The Doors, known for such hit songs as “Light My Fire” and “Break On Through.” He was found dead in his Paris, France apartment at the age of 27 and his grave at Pere Lachaise Cemetery became a much visited site for both Doors fans and tourists. 

He hated his authoritarian father, a navy man, and disowned his entire family. He also kept up a long-term, open relationship with Pamela Courson until his death.

Quotes

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“Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself – and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That’s what real love amounts to – letting a person be what he really is.” (Jim Morrison)

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“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” (Jim Morrison)

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“People fear death even more than pain. It’s strange that they fear death. Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, the pain is over. Yeah, I guess it is a friend.” (Jim Morrison)

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“The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask.” (Jim Morrison)

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“I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments.” (Jim Morrison)