Jimi Hendrix and Purple Haze - Legendary guitarist JIMI HENDRIX has been brought back to life in doll form. The estate of the PURPLE HAZE rocker, who died in 1970 has teamed up with McFARLANE TOYS to produce an action figure of the star, which is due to hit stores next month on 27 November (03). Picture supplied by:WENN, Legendary guitarist JIMI HENDRIX has been brought back to life in doll form. The estate of the PURPLE HAZE rocker, who died in 1970 has teamed up with McFARLANE TOYS to produce an action figure of the star, which is due to hit stores next month on 27 November (03).