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Pictures: South Florida grave sites of the famous and infamous

Resting in South Florida cemeteries among the sports figures, war heroes and forgotten politicians are a cast of celebrities, ranging from the obscure to the easily recognizable. Here's a look at some of the notable figures, their claims to fame and where they are buried.
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Claim to fame: Black activist and actress best known as Florida in the '70s sitcom "Good Times." <br>Died Nov. 17, 1998, at age 78 of diabetes.<br>
Buried: Westview Community Cemetery, 428 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach.

Esther Rolle

( Taimy Alvarez, Sun Sentinel )
Claim to fame: Black activist and actress best known as Florida in the '70s sitcom "Good Times."
Died Nov. 17, 1998, at age 78 of diabetes.
Buried: Westview Community Cemetery, 428 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach.
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