Pamela Courson

Pamela Courson

Partner of Jim Morrison (1946–1974)
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Pamela Susan Courson (December 22, 1946 – April 25, 1974) was the long-term companion of Jim Morrison, singer of the Doors. Courson stated she discovered Morrison's body in the bathtub of a Paris apartment in 1971. She died three years after him, in 1974. She was later legally recognized as his common-law wife.

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Pamela Courson was born on Sunday, 22 December 1946 in Weed, California, USA. Her full name at birth was Pamela Susan Courson. She was best known as a famous personality. Courson's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. She died on Thursday, 25 April 1974 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 27. She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA. Pamela attended high school at Orange High School, Orange, California (dropped out). For university, she studied at Art, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, California. She was 5' 4" (163 cm) tall with a slim build. She had hazel eyes and red hair (color). Her zodiac star sign was Capricorn.

You can find people similar to Pamela Courson by visiting our lists Orange High School (Orange, California) alumni and Jim Morrison.

Full name at birth
Pamela Susan Courson
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Claim to fame
Jim Morrison's common-law wife
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Date of birth
22 December 1946
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Place of birth
Weed, California, USA
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Date of death
25 April 1974
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Age
27 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California
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Cause of death
Drug Overdose
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Resting place
Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA
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Occupation
Boutique owner
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5' 4" (163 cm)
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Red Hair
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Sage (Dog)
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

High school
  • Orange High School, Orange, California (dropped out)
  • Capistrano Union High School, California
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Art, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, California
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  • Shared an apartment with Jim in Paris.
  • Was described as rebellious from her childhood.
  • Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
  • Was allegedly anorexic.
  • Had a fashion clothing store with Oriental clothes from her trips, which was funded by Jim Morrison.

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