Leaving behind everything we know is one of the most frightening aspects of life, and for famous stars who have made a huge impact on the world, they leave behind an entire mythology about them as well.
Some stars over the years have taken something of value to the grave, choosing to be buried with the things that came to represent them most over their lives, while others have had quite surprising additions to their coffins.
Below are some famous people and the items they were buried with.
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1. Bob Marley :
The reggae artist was reportedly buried with his red Gibson Les Paul guitar, a bible, and some marijuana.
2. Colonel Harland Sanders:
Best known for founding the restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), was buried in his trademark double-breasted white suit.
3. John F. Kennedy
The 35th US President, John F. Kennedy, was a collector of scrimshaw (pieces of whale bone engraved with pictures and designs), and he was buried with one engraved with the presidential seal that his wife, Jackie Kennedy, had given him.
He was also buried with letters from his wife and children, and a pair of gold cufflinks.
4. George Herbert Walker Bush
During his time as US President, George Herbert Walker Bush was known for his fondness for quirky, patterned socks.
Following his death, his spokesperson announced that he would be buried in a pair of socks that paid tribute to his lifetime of service, which began as an 18-year-old naval aviator during WWII.
5. George Burns :
The entertainer, whose talent spanned vaudeville, radio, television, and film, was known for having a cigar with him.
Burns was known to favor El Producto Queens. In a 1994 interview with the magazine Cigar Aficionado, he explained the very practical reason behind his preference.
He revealed in the quote, “the reason I smoke a domestic cigar is because the more expensive Havana cigars are tightly packed. They go out on the stage while I’m doing my act. El Producto continues to burn.
6. Harry Houdini :
The famous magician and escape artist was buried with his head resting on a pillow of letters from his beloved mother, whose prior passing had deeply affected him. Houdini’s coffin was the same solid bronze model that he had used underwater in one of his acts.
As The New York Times reported, Houdini had it “made to prove his contention that any one could live without air for an hour if they did not let fear overcome them. It was his expressed wish that he be buried in this coffin.”
