The six strands of hair fetched the tidy sum at a rock and roll auction held byIconic Auctions.
According to the auction house, the hair is accompanied by proof it belonged to Kurt.
The woman who chopped off Kurts hair in 1989 was identified as Tessa Osbourne.
Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. Photo: Frank Micelotta.Source: UGC
In March 1994, he was hospitalised in Rome after falling into a coma due to an overdose.
It was termed a failed suicide attempt.
However, it was not specified in the letter what company he wanted to work at.
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Steve Jobs' letter. Photos: Justin Sullivan.Source: UGC