Jim Morrison in circa 1970. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
ROLLING STONE

James Douglas Morrison, Poet: Dead at 27

THE DOORS SINGER AND SONGWRITER PASSED AWAY IN PARIS

Jim Morrison, a man who sang, wrote and drank hard as lead singer of the Doors, has died—peacefully—at the age of 27. Morrison’s death, despite (and because of) strategic efforts on the part of his wife Pamela and friends, was shrouded in mystery.

by Ben Fong-Torres
Credit...The New York Times Archives
THE NEW YORK TIMES

Jim Morrison, 25, Lead Singer With Doors Rock Group, Dies

LOS ANGELES, July, 8 (UPI) — Jim Morrison, the 25‐year‐old lead singer of “The Doors” rock group, died last Saturday, in Paris, his public relations firm said today. His death was attributed to natural causes, but details were withheld pending the return of Mr. Morrison's agent from France.

by The New York Times