The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger has broken his silence following the death of his beloved wife, Lynn Ann Veres, on October 29, 2026.
The 80-year-old shared a statement on the Doors' Instagram account on Tuesday, November 3, revealing that his wife died ahead of their 54th wedding anniversary next month. She was 79.
"I am so sorry I can't share this news in person. After more than 50 years of love and marriage, my wife Lynn Ann Veres passed away peacefully last night, October 29th," he wrote.
"Waylon and I were with her until the end. Will miss her so much," Robby added, referring to their son, Waylon, 53. "Your thoughts and prayers will be appreciated. Love, Robby K," he concluded.
The post included a black-and-white photo of a younger Lynn, posing beside a car in a black turtleneck.
Fans of Robby's were quick to send messages of condolences, with one commenting: "I'm so sorry Robby about your loss you don't deserve this at all :( my condolences to you and your son you and Lynn were both so beautiful and wonderful I'm so sorry."
© InstagramA second penned: "I'm so sorry Robby I'm glad u we able to be with her till then end sending love!!!" A third added: "So sorry for your loss rob she was a beautiful human being, sending you all the love and support."
Robby and Lynn, who inspired The Doors' 1971 hit, "Love Her Madly," married on Christmas Day in 1972.
The couple first met when Lynn dated The Doors frontman Jim Morrison, who was also dating Pamela Courson.
© Getty ImagesRobby recalled how he "took a liking" to Lynn after her relationship with Jim fizzled when she discovered his longtime girlfriend after moving from New York City to Los Angeles to be closer to the singer.
"She was one of the gals or guys that would come back to the dressing room and stuff, just to hang out," Robby previously told People.
© Getty Images"Jim had written to her and said something like, 'Oh yeah, come on out. I've got this apartment you can stay in.' So she comes out and knocks on the door, and who's there but Pam."
Robby continued: "That was their first encounter in LA. Lynn goes, 'Who is she?' Jim says, 'Oh, she just lives here.' So Lynn leaves in a huff, and Jim runs after her, and then almost gets run down by a car. Crazy stuff."
© Getty ImagesHe added: "Anyway, I took a liking to her later, when she was [expletive] off at Jim. I just started seeing her a little more when she was really down on Jim because of all his crazy [expletive]. And it just worked out. She's still with me."
Robby has never been afraid to share his adoration for his wife, and in his 2021 memoir Set the Night on Fire, he wrote: "She's the only person I've ever met who lets me be me. And that's why I'll always love her."
