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Celebrity Burial Sites Trivia Quiz

This seems like a morbid topic but it is meant as a tribute to some people who have touched our lives one way or another. I must give some credit to Tod Benoit's book "Where Are They Buried?"

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,710

Updated
May 01 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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493

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Question 1 of 10

1. Grand Ole Opry star and "Hee Haw" regular Stringbean (real name David Akeman) was murdered in his home along with his wife Estelle. Where are they buried? Hint

Memorial Cemetery in Paducah Kentucky

Nowhere. They were cremated and their ashes were scattered.

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodletsville, Tennessee

In a small family plot near their church

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Question 2 of 10

2. Martial arts and movie legend Bruce Lee died on July 20, 1973 of pressure on his brain. His son Brandon followed him in death twenty years later after being accidentally shot with a faulty prop gun. They are buried side by side. Where? Hint

In a private cemetery outside Tokyo

Memorial Park in Hollywood

On Maui in an undisclosed location

Lakeview Cemetery, Seattle, Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz was 77 when he passed away. Where is he buried? Hint

In an unknown private location

He was cremated and his ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean.

In a small church cemetery near his home

Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Sebastapol California

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Question 4 of 10

4. Duane Allman was one of the most influential musicians in rock and blues music. His untimely death at age 24 was both sad and shocking. Where was he buried? Hint

Nowehere. He was creamated and his ashes scattered in various locations in the South.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon Georgia

In a private burial plot just outside Muscle Shoals, Alabama

At sea, in the Atlantic Ocean

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nat King Cole was one of the smoothest singers of all time. Where is he buried? Hint

He was cremated and his ashes scattered in the Gulf of Mexico.

Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale California

In a private family plot outside Chicago

In a church cemetery in Montgomery, Alabama

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Question 6 of 10

6. Brian Epstein will be forever remembered as the first manager of The Beatles. His death at age 33 was ruled an accidental overdose of sleeping pills. Where is he buried? Hint

The location of his remains is unknown.

His ashes were scattered in the Atlantic Ocean.

Kirkdale Jewish Cemetery in Liverpool, England

In a private family plot in Cornwall

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Question 7 of 10

7. Legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin made their mark on popular music in the 20th century. Where are they buried? Hint

Their ashes were kept by a close family friend.

In a private family plot, location unknown

Westchester Hills Cemetery, Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Both had their ashes scattered in the Hudson River.

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Question 8 of 10

8. At the tender age of 23, young actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose. Where was he buried? Hint

Nowhere. He was cremated and his ashes scattered on the family ranch in Florida.

In an unknown private location

Memorial Park In Hollywood

Valhalla Cemetery in Palm Beach, Florida

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Question 9 of 10

9. The entertainment world lost another iconic figure in November of 2016. Florence Henderson passed away at the age of 82. Where is she buried? Hint

Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles

Her burial site is private and unknown to the public.

Her ashes are kept in a family home.

In a churchyard on Maui

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Question 10 of 10

10. The legendary Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004 at his home. Where was he buried? Hint

Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California

He was cremated and his ashes scattered in the ocean.

In a private family plot in Georgia

In the Albany Baptist Church cemetery in Georgia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Grand Ole Opry star and "Hee Haw" regular Stringbean (real name David Akeman) was murdered in his home along with his wife Estelle. Where are they buried?

Answer: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodletsville, Tennessee

The bodies of David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife Estelle were discovered by their neighbor and fellow entertainer Grandpa Jones. The horrific killing occurred on November 10, 1973 shortly after Stringbean arrived home after performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Following a police investigation John and Marvin Brown, cousins, were arrested and charged with the murders.

They were convicted and sentenced to prison. Marvin Brown died in prison while John was paroled after 41 years. Several musicians are buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, which is located near Nashville.

Answer: Lakeview Cemetery, Seattle, Washington

The deaths of both Bruce and Brandon were thought to be suspicious by many. Bruce's wife (Brandon's mother) Linda was from Seattle, which is the reason Lakeview was chosen for the interment of Bruce and Brandon. She and Bruce were married in 1964 and remained so until his death.

3. "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz was 77 when he passed away. Where is he buried?

Answer: Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Sebastapol California

Charles Schulz's famed "Peanuts" comic strip was originally named "Little Folks". He passed away from colon cancer on February 12, 2000 but he left behind a legacy that has been portrayed in nearly every form of media from TV to Broadway, books, movies and of course the comic strip that started it all. Sebastapol, where Schulz lived most of his adult life, is located 51 miles north of San Francisco. Pleasant Hills Cemetery is located right in the heart of several vineyards and apple orchards,

4. Duane Allman was one of the most influential musicians in rock and blues music. His untimely death at age 24 was both sad and shocking. Where was he buried?

Answer: Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon Georgia

In addition to all of the music he played with his brother Gregg and the rest of The Allman Brothers Band, Duane's guitar can be heard with Eric Clapton's on Clapton's hit recording of "Layla" and on Wilson Pickett's hit cover of "Hey Jude". Both of these performances were uncredited. Rose Hill Cemetery came into existence in 1840 and is listed in the "National Register of Historic Places". Duane Allman is buried next to Allman Brothers bassist Berry Oakley.

5. Nat King Cole was one of the smoothest singers of all time. Where is he buried?

Answer: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale California

Nat was born Nathaniel Adams Coles in Montgomery Alabama. His parents moved to Chicago when he was very young. At age 17 he left Chicago to pursue a music career, forming a band. His older brother Eddie played bass. Nat is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

It is a privately owned cemetery in Glendale. He is buried alongside his widow Maria who passed away in 2012 and his daughter Natalie who died in 2015.

6. Brian Epstein will be forever remembered as the first manager of The Beatles. His death at age 33 was ruled an accidental overdose of sleeping pills. Where is he buried?

Answer: Kirkdale Jewish Cemetery in Liverpool, England

Brian Epstein's life changed forever when he went from working in the record department of his father's store to managing the affairs of The Beatles. In a 1997 interview, Paul McCartney was quoted as saying "If anyone was the 'Fifth Beatle' it was Brian." Kirkdale Jewish Cemetery is located on Longmoor Lane in Liverpool where The Beatles formed.

7. Legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin made their mark on popular music in the 20th century. Where are they buried?

Answer: Westchester Hills Cemetery, Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

George Gershwin preceded his brother, Ira, in death by 46 years, passing in 1937 from a brain tumor at the age of 38. Ira continued to collaborate with such composers as Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen. Ira died in 1983 at the age of 86. Several show business personalities are buried at Westchester Hills including Tony Randall, David Susskind, Judy Holliday, and many others.

8. At the tender age of 23, young actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose. Where was he buried?

Answer: Nowhere. He was cremated and his ashes scattered on the family ranch in Florida.

River's first acting jobs were in commercials for products such as Mitsubishi, Ocean Spray and Saks 5th Avenue. He and his sister Rain made their television debut on a show called "Fantasy" where they sang together. River auditioned for a role in the Television version of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers".

He got the part by doing an Elvis Presley impersonation for the director. The Phoenix family ranch was located in Micanopy, Florida.

9. The entertainment world lost another iconic figure in November of 2016. Florence Henderson passed away at the age of 82. Where is she buried?

Answer: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles

Before her signature role as Carol Brady on the popular TV series "The Brady Bunch", Florence Henderson was an established performer on Broadway, as well as appearances on variety and talk shows. Her singing voice was almost operatic. She made several appearances on game shows over the years, raising money for the Sisters of Saint Benedict. Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles is the burial site of many stars, including Jim Backus and Don Knotts.

10. The legendary Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004 at his home. Where was he buried?

Answer: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California

Known among his peers as "Brother Ray", Ray Charles was one of the first artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, just five years after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was an avid chess player and would often have several games going at the same time while traveling.

Despite his blindness, he had an uncanny ability to remember board positions for each game. He cited Willie Nelson as his favorite opponent. Several other show business figures and athletes are also buried at Inglewood Park including Johnnie Cochran (O.J. Simpson's lead defense attorney) and singing legend Ella Fitzgerald.

Source: Author Bob9491

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