The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With

March 2024 · 1 minute read

When the plane crashed, Ronnie Van Zant instantly died due to blunt force trauma to his head. Per Rolling Stone, the surviving members of the band weren't immediately told about Van Zant's death to allow them to heal from their grave injuries before hearing the devastating news. Van Zant was buried in Jacksonville, Florida, with his signature Texas Hatters hat and his favorite fishing pole (via Mental Floss). Van Zant was passionate about fishing, and he used it to relax and escape his busy life as a rock star. When Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't busy with their music, Van Zant's go-to activity was fishing.

Many in Florida believe that Ronnie's spirit is just roaming the swamps Florida while enjoying his favorite hobby. According to Louder Sound, a lot of people claimed to have seen a figure dressed in black holding a yellow fishing pole — the same color that Ronnie was buried with. These alleged sightings also happened at Lake Delancy, one of Ronnie's favored fishing spots.

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