Famous Graves: Aaliyah | Star-Studded New York Cemetery Tour | Plus Judy Garland’s OPEN Tomb
Published 2022-02-03
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Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/ɑːˈliːə/; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), known mononymously as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, she first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At the age of 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.
Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million, which sold three million copies in the United States and more than eight million copies worldwide. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her first film, Romeo Must Die. She contributed to the film's soundtrack, which spawned the single "Try Again". The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 solely on airplay, making Aaliyah the first artist in Billboard history to achieve this goal. After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah filmed her role in Queen of the Damned, and released, in 2001, her self-titled third and final studio album, which topped the Billboard 200.
On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah died at the age of 22 in an airplane accident in the Bahamas, when the badly overloaded aircraft she was traveling in crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all nine on board. The pilot was later found to have traces of cocaine and alcohol in his body and was not qualified to fly the aircraft designated for the flight. Aaliyah's family later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the aircraft's operator, Blackhawk International Airways, which was settled out of court. In the decades since her death, Aaliyah's music has continued to achieve commercial success, aided by several posthumous releases, and she has sold an estimated 24 to 32 million albums worldwide. Her accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations. Billboard lists her as the tenth most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years, and the 27th most successful in history.
Aaliyah was initially entombed in a crypt on the third floor of the expansion wing of Ferncliff Cemetery's main mausoleum in Hartsdale, New York. In April 2005, she was moved to a private room at the end of a corridor in the Rosewood Mausoleum. The inscription "BABY GIRL" appears on Aaliyah's crypt. Her father Michael, who died eleven years later in 2012 at age 61, is interred in the crypt directly above her.
Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum is located at 280 Secor Road in the hamlet of Hartsdale, town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Midtown Manhattan. It was founded in 1902, and is non-sectarian. Ferncliff has three community mausoleums including columbariums, a crematory, a small chapel, and a main office located in the rear of the main building.
In this video I also visit the graves of Heavy D. , Jam Master Jay, Ed Sullivan , Judy Garland, and Malcom X.
All Comments (21)
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Stunning Cemetery and Mausoleum. Nice vid 👍👏
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Aaliyah was amazing. Talk about being taken too soon. I can only imagine what else she would've created for us to listen too. So tragic. Sidenote: Scott, I like how you incorporated other famous people in this video. So versatile, yet it still flows. Also love the symbolism of a rock on a grave. I get why you didn't leave one this time though.
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I remember hearing of Aaliyah's passing and I balled as if a member of my family died. She was my favorite and her music brought me through a lot. She'll forever be a icon and I still listen to her music as much now as I did then. Heavy D was another one of my favorites, we've lost so many good ones. 🥺 Thank you so much for bringing me here so I can pay my virtual respect, I'm so grateful you do what you do, thank you Scott. ❤️
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What a beautiful mausoleum. It is hard to believe the beautiful Aaliyah has been gone for 20 years. It was surprising how many celebrities are in this cemetery. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Heavy D and Aaliyah were two and still are two of my absolute favourites. Pioneers in the industry that still influence artists. Toss in Run DMC (my first rap tape ever was Tougher than Leather), and you’ve just inspired another playlist for the phone…well done!
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Aaliyah’s dad is buried right on top of her. He passed away back in 2011 (I believe).
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I love your soothing voice when you speak of loved ones passed . So respectful . 🙏♥️
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Aaliyah no words to describe how talented and amazing she was her sound was off the charts! Even today no one in my eyes can compare to her one and a million ❤️ RIP baby girl
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I remember watching MTV( when they actually showed/played music) and it going across the screen that she passed. So sad she was so gorgeous, so talented- it’s very tragic. Absolutely Beautiful where she is. Thank you for taking us🙏🏻
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Ferncliff is amazing. Just the entry doors to the main mausoleum are gorgeous. I was there over a 2 day period in 2004. I walked the halls and researched who was buried there before hand. Joan Crawford , the Revson family, Madame Chang Kai shek,Basil Rathbone and many more. They really rich have little private rooms. The ground burials are hard to find. Your vids are top notch! I look forward to all of them.
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This is where Judy Garland was interred at, until her children and grandchildren had her moved to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood behind Paramount Pictures Studios. Other famous interments there are Adolph Cesar who won the best supporting actor Oscar for the movie “A Soldiers Story”, plus was the voice on a cartoon show “Silver Hawks” where he voiced the character of “Hot Wing”and another is “Moms Mabley” who was on one of first stand up comedians and was in an HBO documentary drama that was hosted and produced by Whoopi Goldberg. Plane was overloaded with too many people and equipment where it couldn’t take off easily and crashed. Don’t forget She also did a movie with Jet Li called “Cradle to the Grave” and also “Queen of the Dammed” off of one of the late Anne Rice’s books.
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I still remember when I learned she died, and I couldn't believe it. She was so extremely talented and beautiful.
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What a varied group of people. I think I remember when they moved Judy Garland to Hollywood Forever since there would be more room for other family members to be laid to rest there near her. Malcom X lived in my town (Lansing, Michigan) for a time. I drive by the plaque in town quite often. I hope you are staying healthy and warm and are no where near the monster storm we are having here in the U.S. Thank you for this very interesting video Scott and have a great night. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵
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What a beautiful cemetery Scott. I can't believe it's been 20 years since Aaliyah died. I can only imagine what an impactful career she would have had. Rest in peace to everyone who left too soon. ❤️
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Alot of amazing talented people gone way to soon ❤️... Wish they were all still here with us ❤️. We will see them all again after life
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I just love the way you place the stone and then brush the tombstone with your hand. So loving and respectful 😍😍😍😍
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Malcolm X Wow Scott Yes could be a whole video YES SIR So many talented souls here. RIP to All
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20 years.... I was away in canaries at the time, I was shocked... I was 19, think one of friends her sister rang or text saying that she had died and then 9/11, within two weeks 😳
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Thank you for including Malcolm & Dr. Betty Shabazz. Appreciate your channel. You're very respectful of the Dead.
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Another great video wow i think u may be one of the first ones to ever go to Malcolm X's Grave u the man Scott I've never seen anyone else show Malcolm X and i follow a lot of ppl who do the cemetary videos your just on another level bro like i said u the man, Malcolm would be a good video on it's own now that we in Black history Month stay safe and alert out there a lot of crazies in this world ✌
