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The music world grieved when Jim Morrison handed away in 1971 on the age of 27.

However in response to a brand new documentary, the legendary Doorways singer is alive and effectively and dwelling in Syracuse, New York.

Sure, there have lengthy been rumors that Morrison faked his demise. And now, one filmmaker claims to have situated the rock icon.

Jim Morrison is working as a handyman in Syracuse, says Jeff Finn

The AppleTV documentary Earlier than the Finish has been streaming since January, however the movie simply went viral over the weekend because of some outrageous claims.

In line with filmmaker Jeff Finn, after faking his personal demise, Morrison has spent the previous 54 years hiding out in Upstate New York.

(Which, to be honest, can be a reasonably good place to fly underneath the radar, if one had been so inclined.)

“Not solely does [Finn] consider Morrison is alive and effectively, he additionally got down to show that he’s working as a upkeep man known as Frank in Syracuse, New York,” the Every day Mail writes of the scandalous doc.

“‘Proof’ Emerges The Doorways Wildman Jim Morrison FAKED His Loss of life — And is Alive and Effectively at 79 Working as a Upkeep Man in Syracuse, New York,” reads a headline from Radar On-line.

It’s an interesting concept — the notion that Morrison burned out on fame and determined to create a brand new life for himself is clearly far more attention-grabbing than the thought that he succumbed to a battle with dependancy on the age of 27.

However sadly, Finn’s proof is fairly flimsy. Principally, Frank X. appears to be like like Jim Morrison — a lot in order that two of the singer’s ex-girlfriends teared up once they had been proven pictures of him.

However whereas that type of “proof” is perhaps emotionally compelling, it’s not sufficient to persuade most individuals that the Lizard King is perhaps noticed sitting courtside at an Orangemen basketball sport.

“These sorts of documentaries may be so convincing however often have a lot of points,” Syracuse College media research professor Robert Thompson advised syracuse.com this week.

“I’ve seen 10 individuals within the final two days that look just about like Frank X….and due to this fact, I assume, what Morrison would appear to be as an outdated man.”

“That’s the funniest factor I’ve heard in a very long time,” echoed native live performance promoter Chuck Chao. “I feel I’ll exit now and inform individuals Jim Morrison is my neighbor.”

Rumors that Morrison continues to be on the market have been circulating just about nonstop for the reason that time of the rock legend’s passing.

However sadly, it appears to be like as if there’s no compelling motive to revoke his membership within the 27 Membership.