The voice, the drama, and the legacy of the renowned soprano
Siri won't tell you the location of the Apple co-founder's grave. Well, it will probably point you to Alta Mesa Cemetery in Palo Alto, California. But that's it.
Despite his public image, Jobs valued his privacy and likely chose a tranquil final resting place to avoid attention. However, the exact location remains unknown.
The actor is most remembered for his part in 'The Blues Brothers' (1980). Belushi was famous for his wild parties. After his death, fans would gather at Abel Hill Cemetery in Chilmark, Massachusetts and raise a toast to him at his grave.
The gravestone has been relocated within the cemetery, yet it is said that John Belushi is not truly interred there. It is widely believed that the actor's remains rest in Abel Hill Cemetery, with only his close family holding the precise location.
The singer known for 'Oh, Pretty Woman' passed away from a heart attack when he was 52 years old. He was laid to rest in a cemetery in Los Angeles. His family did not place a tombstone on his burial site as it was intended to be temporary.
The burial site of Orbison can be found at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, which is filled with deceased stars. However, his grave is not identified. According to Alex, Orbison's son, this is not a deliberate decision, but rather a result of the project being delayed for a long time.
The reason for the absence of a marking on Zappa's grave remains unknown. However, when questioned in an interview about his desired legacy, the musician responded, "It's not important to even be remembered."
The actor is most famous for his portrayal of General George C. Patton in the 1970 film 'Patton.' Scott won an Oscar for his performance, but declined to attend the Academy Awards ceremony to receive it.
George C. Scott died in 1999 and is buried at an unspecified location in the Pierce Bros Westwood Village Memorial Park in Westwood, California.
The actor, famous for playing Herman Munster in 'The Munsters' (1964–1966), is also laid to rest in an unmarked grave.
Fred Gwynne's final resting place is in Sandy Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery, located in Finksburg, Maryland.
You may be familiar with the voice of the American radio personality from the Scooby-Doo franchise. Kasem was the original voice of Norville "Shaggy" Rogers.
Allegedly, his spouse asked for his burial to take place in an unmarked tomb in Oslo, Norway.
Best known for starring in several Disney movies, such as 'Peter Pan' (1953), the child star tragically succumbed to addiction and passed away in 1968 at the age of 31.
Bobby Driscoll's remains were discovered within a residential building in New York City and laid to rest in an unidentified plot on Hart Island.
The famous film actor, notable for his roles in Westerns and war movies, passed away in 1979. Wayne's grave lacked a marker for nearly two decades, until 1998.
Individuals who would like to honor John Wayne's memory now have the opportunity to do so at Pacific View Memorial Park located in Newport Beach, California.
The legendary blues vocalist's burial site went without a marker for over three decades until Janis Joplin procured a headstone in 1970.
Bessie Smith was laid to rest at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Darby Township, Pennsylvania.
The burial site of Mozart, one of the most renowned composers of all time, does not bear a tombstone. The absence of a marker is attributed to his burial in a communal plot. This means that once enough time has passed, the remains are moved so that the land can be used to bury someone else.
It is doubtful that Mozart's remains lie under his grave stone at Friedhof Wien St. Marx (Friedhofspark) in Vienna, Austria. This is simply a monument to pay tribute to the composer.
It is widely accepted that keeping Hitler's tomb unmarked is a wise choice. However, for historical reasons, and indeed to avoid conspiracy theories that he actually survived and fled Germany, one could argue that a known place of burial could have its benefits.
According to reports, the bodies of Hitler and his partner Eva Braun were subjected to a series of burnings, burials, and relocations. Subsequently, their bones were exhumed and cremated, leading to the complete absence of any remnants of the dictator anywhere.
Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, emerged victorious over the leader of Egypt and her renowned Roman partner, Mark Antony, which caused them both to take their own lives.
It is unclear whether Cleopatra and Mark Antony chose a hidden burial site or if Octavian intentionally neglected to mark their graves in order to erase their memory. To this day, the location of their burial remains a mystery.
Genghis Khan, the renowned and formidable patriarch of the Mongol Empire, holds a significant position in historical records. However, even amidst his fame and success, it is said that he desired a secluded resting place.
How did he manage to accomplish such a feat? He did so by giving his soldiers orders to eliminate all individuals in attendance at his funeral and those responsible for constructing his burial site. Quite shocking!
In 2015, the Saudi king was laid to rest in a nameless grave due to religious reasons, as his faith prohibits turning his final resting place into a revered spot.
Despite the strict rules, a large number of mourners disregarded them and gathered at the Al Oud cemetery in Riyadh after his funeral, showing the level of love they had for the king.
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Similar to Orbison and other celebrities, the renowned musician's burial site is located at Westwood Memorial in LA, bearing no visible marker.
For thousands of years, humans have honored the deceased by conducting burial ceremonies. It is intrinsic to our existence, making it difficult to fathom not knowing the final resting place of a loved one. Surprisingly, numerous renowned individuals have been interred in unmarked graves. Even in cases where their names were put on a tombstone for the public to pay their respects, they weren't placed at the actual burial location.
Explore this gallery to see which famous figures were buried in graves without markers.
Why were these famous figures buried in unmarked graves?
Some of these gravesites have never been found
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For thousands of years, humans have honored the deceased by conducting burial ceremonies. It is intrinsic to our existence, making it difficult to fathom not knowing the final resting place of a loved one. Surprisingly, numerous renowned individuals have been interred in unmarked graves. Even in cases where their names were put on a tombstone for the public to pay their respects, they weren't placed at the actual burial location.
Explore this gallery to see which famous figures were buried in graves without markers.