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Grave goods: Unusual items famous figures were buried with
The prized possessions they wanted to take to the next life
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Leaving behind everything we know is one of the most frightening aspects of death, and for famous stars who made a huge impact in the world, they leave behind an entire mythology about them as well. Some stars over the years have taken their persona to the grave, choosing to be buried with the things that came to represent them most over their lives, while others had quite surprising additions to their coffins.
There are famous last words, and then there are famous last wishes of what people wanted to take with them on their journey to the afterlife. Click through to see who had the most unusual keepsakes buried with them.
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