Famous Graves in Florida

Jackie Gleason

26 Feb 1916 – 24 Jun 1987

Actor, Comedian. Best known for his classic television series...

Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA

Leslie Nielsen

11 Feb 1926 – 28 Nov 2010

Actor. Born Leslie William Nielsen, he was a World War II-era...

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA

Rocky Marciano

1 Sep 1923 – 31 Aug 1969

Professional Boxer. He held the title of Heavyweight Champion of...

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA

Julia Child

15 Aug 1912 – 13 Aug 2004

Television Personality. She became a legendary chef on...

Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA

Perry Como

18 May 1912 – 12 May 2001

Singer, Actor. He pioneer variety shows on the new medium of...

Martin County, Florida, USA

Ronnie Van Zant

15 Jan 1948 – 20 Oct 1977

Musician. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer...

Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA

Ronnie Van Zant

15 Jan 1948 – 20 Oct 1977

Musician. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer...

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA

Mitzi the Dolphin

1958 – 1972

Animal Actor. Mitzi was the original 'Flipper.' She played the...

Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, USA

The Space Mirror Memorial

Birth and death dates unknown.

Memorial erected to honor all United States Astronauts who have...

Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County, Florida, USA

Bo Diddley

30 Dec 1928 – 2 Jun 2008

Blues Musician. A legendary guitarist and vocalist, he is best...

Bronson, Levy County, Florida, USA

Bob Ross

29 Oct 1942 – 4 Jul 1995

Artist, Television Personality. Born in Daytona Beach, Florida,...

Gotha, Orange County, Florida, USA

Mike Douglas

11 Aug 1920 – 11 Aug 2006

Entertainer. He was the host of "The Mike Douglas Show," a...

Martin County, Florida, USA

BG George Everett “Bud” Day

24 Feb 1925 – 27 Jul 2013

Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient. A veteran of three wars, he was...

Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA

Stephen Wesley Pless

6 Sep 1939 – 20 Jul 1969

Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United...

Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA

Esther Rolle

8 Nov 1920 – 17 Nov 1998

Actress. Her best known acting roll was that of 'Florida Evans",...

Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida, USA

Vaughn Monroe

7 Oct 1911 – 21 May 1973

Orchestra Leader, Vocalist. Born Vaughn Wilton Monroe, the son...

Stuart, Martin County, Florida, USA

Allen Collins

19 Jul 1952 – 23 Jan 1990

Musician. He received notoriety as a guitarist and founding...

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA

Colin Purdie Kelly Jr.

11 Jul 1915 – 10 Dec 1941

World War II United States Army Air Corps Pilot. Pearl Harbor was...

Madison, Madison County, Florida, USA

Don Shula

4 Jan 1930 – 4 May 2020

Professional Football Coach and Player. He has had more wins than...

Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA

Steve Gaines

14 Sep 1949 – 20 Oct 1977

Musician. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and...

Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA