"During this season of the supernatural, with Halloween and Day of the Dead looming, we're putting a spotlight on the super-famous (and infamous). More specifically, on the gravesites at South Florida cemeteries that hold the secrets of some of our most notorious names. Below, find a roundup of notable South Florida burial spots. But remember, if you plan to pay your respects, check each location's hours and policies first, and always be considerate of the grounds."
"He moved in the 1960s to Miami Beach, where "The Jackie Gleason Show" was filmed in what is now The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater. "Known for his quick wit and larger-than-life personality, Gleason left a legacy of laughter and joy," according to the Choice Mutual survey results. "His final resting place features an epitaph that reads: 'And away we go!' - a nod to his famous catchphrase."
South Florida cemeteries contain gravesites of famous and notorious public figures across entertainment, sports, and media. The burial spots include musicians, movie and TV actors, comedians, sports stars, and coaches, as well as media figures who made headlines. Jackie Gleason is buried at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Doral, noted for his role as Ralph Kramden and an epitaph reading "And away we go!" Gleason ranked No. 21 in a Choice Mutual life insurance survey of 3,128 people, making him Florida's highest-ranking celebrity on that list. Visitors are advised to check cemetery hours and policies and to be respectful of the grounds.
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