Washington

Brandon Lee

(1965-1993)

Actor, Martial Artist

Fame-O-Meter-4/10

Resting Place-Lake View Cemetery, Seattle

GPS Coordinates-

47°38'01.6"N, 122°18'57.2"W

Brandon Lee followed in his father's footsteps in almost every way. He was also a martial artist, an actor, and died tragically young. He starred in several movies before entering production of The Crow. An accident during shooting resulted in Lee being pierced by a fake bullet. Doctors were unable to save his life from the freak accident.

Bruce Lee

(1940-1973)

Actor, Martial Artist

Fame-O-Meter-9/10

Resting Place-Lake View Cemetery, Seattle

GPS Coordinates-

47°38'01.6"N, 122°18'57.2"W

Bruce Lee needs almost no introduction, but he was a cultural phenomenon who continues to live on today, despite his tragically young passing. He was a legit fighter and tough guy in Hong Kong before making a transition to the United States and becoming a television and movie star. He made smaller appearances in "Batman" and "The Green Hornet" before starring in and directing the legendary Enter the Dragon and Return of the Dragon.

John Nordstrom

(1871-1963)

Businessman

Fame-O-Meter-4/10

Resting Place-Lake View Cemetery, Seattle

GPS Coordinates-

47°38'04.2"N, 122°18'59.3"W

John Nordstrom wore many hats early in his life, including farmer, lumberjack, loader, and more. But it was when he struck gold in Alaska (yes, seriously) and invested it into a shoe store that he really began to make his legacy. Nordstrom was the largest shoe store in the nation at the time of John Nordstrom's death. In the years since, it has been expanded into all types of luxury clothing.

Bill Russell

(1934-2022)

Basketball Player

Fame-O-Meter-8/10

Resting Place-Lake View Cemetery, Seattle

GPS Coordinates-

47°38'03.7"N, 122°19'04.2"W

Bill Russell was basketball royalty. He remains the only basketball player to have his number retired by all franchises in his honor. Bill Russell played for 12 NBA championships and, amazingly, won 11 of them. Not bad for a legendary 13 year career. He was a 12 time NBA All Star and a 5 time MVP. Anything the game of baseketball needed from Russell he gave them over his legendary career.