Robby Krieger's wife Lynn, muse for 'Love Her Madly,' dies

Lynn Ann Veres, wife of The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, died peacefully on October 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Her passing came just before what would have been her 54th wedding anniversary with Krieger on Christmas Day. Krieger, 80, shared the sad news via Instagram, expressing his deep sorrow.

Veres was famously the inspiration for The Doors' iconic 1971 hit song, "Love Her Madly." She and Robby Krieger married on December 25, 1972, and had one son, Waylon, now 53. Krieger cherished her "fireball spirit," dedicating his 2021 memoir, "Set the Night on Fire," to her and stating she was the only person who truly let him "be me."

Krieger recounted their unique love story, which began after Veres had initially connected with Doors frontman Jim Morrison. She had moved to Los Angeles hoping to spend time with Morrison, but a comical encounter with Morrison's longtime girlfriend, Pamela Courson, led her to leave in a huff. Krieger later befriended her when she was upset with Morrison, and their relationship blossomed from there.

Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore are the remaining members of The Doors, following the deaths of Jim Morrison in 1971 and Ray Manzarek in 2013. Krieger continues to perform, recently reuniting with Densmore on October 28, 2026, for a performance in Glendale, California.