Posted 29 minutes ago14 People Who Didn't Become Super Famous Until After They DiedThese iconic cultural figures were actually barely known when they were alive.by Jenna GuillaumeBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestLink Some people are such cultural icons that it's hard to believe they were never not famous - but for the figures in this list, their status didn't really grow until after their deaths. For many, it was close friends, family, and fans who became their own personal hype people and made sure their legacy lived on long after they did. 1.