The legacy of Cliff Burton, the late Metallica bassist, continues to be honored through tributes from former bandmates, new media features, and a 3D immersive museum launched by his estate and KnuckleBonz360. His sister Connie Burton has passed away, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for her medical expenses. Various retrospectives highlight Burton's influence on Metallica and the metal genre, including reflections from contemporaries and archival insights into his musical impact.