10 Bizarre Conspiracy Theories About The Deaths Of Music Icons

10. Avril Lavigne Died And Was Replaced By A Look-Alike

One of the more bizarre conspiracy theories out there involves Canadian music sensation, Avril Lavigne.

Since sometime around 2005, there have been internet rumors circulating that the 'Pop Punk Queen' died in 2003 and was replaced by a look-alike named Melissa.

As the story goes, Lavigne was struggling with fame early on and needed to remove herself from the spotlight for a bit. During her hiatus, Melissa stepped in to fill the void. Sometime around this period, the real Avril Lavigne is said to have passed away. Instead of making her death public, her label simply decided to let Melissa have the gig.

Those who buy into the theory point to differences in her facial features post 2003, changes in fashion taste, along with lyrics in songs like My Happy Ending and Slipped Away. There is also a photo that surfaced that shows the singer with the word 'Melissa' written on her hand.

Of course, there is a logical explanation for all of the previous points, and the evidence to support this urban legend is flimsy at best. This leads one to ask the conspiracy theorists, 'Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated?'