Grave marker of Nancy Spungen.

Nancy's Grave, and Maybe Sid's, Too (Closed)

Nancy Spungen, the 20-year-old groupie girlfriend of iconic Sex Pistols punk rocker Sid Vicious, was stabbed to death on October 12, 1978. Some say that Sid killed her in a drugged stupor, others said that it was someone else. Regardless, Sid felt terrible about it, and let it be known that whenever he died, he wanted his ashes scattered on her grave. The opportunity came less than four months later, when Sid succumbed to a heroin overdose.

Nancy was buried in her suburban hometown outside of Philadelphia. According to legend, Sid's mom either fulfilled her son's request, or dropped the urn and accidentally scattered Sid's ashes at Heathrow Airport. He has no grave marker, though Nancy's grave is decorated with pebbles and other offerings left by fans.

Nancy's Grave, and Maybe Sid's, Too

King David Memorial Park

Directions:: King David Memorial Park. Enter the cemetery on the southeast corner of Bristol Rd and Neshaminy Blvd. Drive a hundred yards until you reach a traffic circle. Park. You'll see three paths on the right, leading from the road to the trees. Take the middle path. Nancy's grave marker is on the left side of the path, near the trees.
Hours:: Closed to the public in 2023.
Status:: Closed

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