posthumous fame
Oddlets tagged posthumous fame.
The Woman Who Dressed Like a Cathedral
She had a coffin she liked to lie in before writing each morning, to focus her mind.
The Doctor Who Was Right
He died of the same infection, in the same place on his body, that he'd spent his life trying to prevent.
The Movie Star Who Invented Your Wi-Fi
The Navy told Hedy Lamarr she'd be more useful selling kisses than inventing torpedo guidance systems.
The Man Who Was Emperor of America
Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor, and San Francisco largely agreed.