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from frank sinatra’s grave posted in music by pete_nice
After Sinatra suffered a second heart attack, he died at 10:50 pm on May 14, 1998 at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was 82 years old.
The official cause of death was listed as complications from dementia, heart and kidney disease, and bladder cancer.
After he died, the lights of the Las Vegas Strip were dimmed for 10 minutes.
The words "The Best Is Yet to Come" are imprinted on Sinatra's grave marker. The grave can be found at plot B-8, #151.
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from michael jackson posted in music by pete_nice
Michael Jackson's grave is located at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. On July 7, 2009, the Jackson family held a private service for him at Forest Lawn. This was followed by a public memorial service for him at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Jackson's death was attributed to acute propofol intoxication compounded by the effects of benzodiazapine. In November 2011, Jackson's doctor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
The specific grave plot is located at the Great Mausoleum, Holly Terrace, Sanctuary of Ascension. This mausoleum is private and is locked to the general public.
view full location details...graceland
from elvis presley posted in music by pete_nice
Graceland is the former home and current museum/final resting place of Elvis Presley.
The tours are split among a couple of different buildings. To the east, you take a walk through his former home, which might be described as "modest opulence".
Across the street to the west, you can walk through Elvis's plane with its gold seatbelt buckles. You can also see a collection of Elvis's cars.
Elvis is buried outside his home by the swimming, surrounded by the graves of his family.
view full location details...alta mesa memorial park
from steve jobs posted in technology by pete_nice
Although it is difficult to categorize Steve Jobs, it can't be denied he has had a profound effect on all forms of media.
His final resting place is Alta Mesa Memorial Park, the only non-denominational cemetery in Palo Alto. A small private funeral was held on October 7, 2011.
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from marilyn monroe posted in movies by pete_nice
On August 8, 1962, Monroe was interred in a crypt at Corridor of Memories #24, at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Lee Strasberg delivered the eulogy.
The crypt space immediately to the left of Monroe's was bought and reserved by Hugh Hefner in 1992.
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