On July 3, 1971: Jim Morrison dies at the age of 27:
James Dougles Morrison born December 8, 1943, Melbourne, Florida was found dead in the bathtub at approximately 5:00am on July 3, 1971. On July 2, Jim had accompanied Pamela Courson to see a movie. After watching the movie they returned to their apartment, and he went to bed. He awoke sometime later complaining of chest pains. He decided to take a bath. On the morning of July 3, Pamela awoke to see Jim still in the bathtub. She went into the bathroom and discovered he was dead. The death certificate simply states he died as a result of heart failure. It was speculated that a blood clot from a respiratory illness made its way through his bloodstream where it stopped his heart, while he took his bath. There has since been speculation that Jim died of a drug overdose, possibly taking heroin thinking it was cocaine. However there is no proof and no autopsy was ever performed.
