Dorothy's Journey Home: Judy Garland's Final Resting Place in Hollywood Forever

It seems even legends, those larger-than-life figures who grace our screens and stages, sometimes need a little help finding their true final resting place. And so it is with Judy Garland, our beloved Dorothy, whose remains, after decades, have at last been moved to Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. A deeply personal decision, you could say, one driven by the very family who knew her best, her children.

For years, her body rested at Ferncliff Cemetery in New York. But, honestly, for a star so intrinsically linked to the golden age of Hollywood, to its very soil, it always felt a little... distant, didn't it? The move, confirmed recently, happened back in January, quietly, respectfully, reflecting a desire to bring her home, in a sense, to the heart of the industry she so profoundly shaped.

Liza Minnelli, Garland's celebrated daughter, reportedly spearheaded this heartfelt initiative. The goal was simple yet profound: to establish what her family calls "a more central meeting place." A place, that is, where not only Judy herself, but also her children, grandchildren, and yes, even her great-grandchildren, could eventually find their peace together. It's about legacy, isn't it? About ensuring that the family, whose lives were so intertwined with hers, remains connected through time, through generations.

The Garland Pavilion, as it's known, now stands ready to house this incredible lineage. It’s a testament, perhaps, to the enduring power of family bonds, even in the glare of the spotlight. Judy Garland, who left us far too soon at just 47 years old in 1969, remains an icon. Her rendition of "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz" — truly, is there anything more iconic? — continues to echo through the ages, a beacon of hope and longing for home.

Her story, full of both soaring triumphs and profound struggles, is one that still captivates us. And now, she rests amongst peers, amongst those who built and lived the Hollywood dream, in a place that, in truth, feels like it was always meant for her. It's a beautiful, poignant end to one chapter, and the quiet beginning of another, where her memory will continue to shine brightly, surrounded by the love of her kin, in the city of stars.