Tony Curtis Buried Today in Las Vegas

Jamie Lee Curtis: “All of us got something from him. I, of course, got his desperate need for attention”

Funeral services for Hollywood legend Tony Curtis were held today in Las Vegas.

The public burial was at the Green Valley location of Palm Mortuary, followed by a private reception for 200 invited guests at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

jamie lee curtisCurtis' daughter, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, spoke at the funeral. Though the two were estranged for many years, they eventually reconciled.

"All of us got something from him. I, of course, got his desperate need for attention," she said.

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also attended, along with over 400 other guests. Schwarzenegger was called to the front of the room for an impromptu speech.

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