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The Final Curtain Call - Hollywood Style

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The Final Curtain Call Hollywood Style game quiz
"Some Hollywood celebrities simply fade away while others exit with a boom. In this quiz, you must determine how these celebrities made their final curtain call. Good luck."

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1. John Elroy Sanford was better known by his stage name, Redd Foxx, and was known to millions of TV fans as the irreverent junk man, Fred Sanford on the series, "Sanford and Son" (1972). What caused the death of Redd Foxx, and where was he when the end came?
    accidental drug overdose in a Las Vegas hotel suite
    complications of Diabetes in a West Los Angeles hospital
    struck by a drunk driver while crossing the street in front of his office building
    massive heart attack while on a television sound stage


2. Handsome male model and actor Jon-Erik Hexum died during the production of the television series "Cover Up" (1984), at the age of 26. What was his cause of death?
    fell from a ladder while putting up Christmas decorations
    died in a head on traffic accident
    self inflicted gunshot wound
    died in the crash of a commercial jet


3. Hollywood acting stars Jack Cassidy, Teresa Graves, and Royce Applegate all died from the same cause in different incidents at different times. What was the common cause of death for these three thespians?
    victims of homicides during attempted hold-ups
    victims of plane crashes occurring in the same year
    victims of home fires
    victims of long term illnesses requiring hospitalization


4. Actor William Frawley will forever be remembered as the cranky landlord, Fred Mertz, on the classic TV show, "I Love Lucy" (1951). Death for Frawley came as he walked down Hollywood Boulevard. in Hollywood, California. What caused his death?
    struck by an out of control taxi cab
    stabbed by a would be robber after refusing to give up his wallet
    trampled by fans running to view a nude streaker
    massive heart attack


5. Stand-up comedian and television star Freddie Prinze died in his West Los Angeles hotel room. What was determined to be his cause of death?
    self inflicted gunshot wound
    carbon monoxide poisoning
    probable accidental overdose of prescription drugs
    head wound from slipping in his shower


6. Rick Nelson gained fame first performing with his family on the TV series, "The Adventure of Ozzie and Harriet" (1952), and then as a rock and roll singing idol. Nelson died on New Years Eve of 1985. What was his cause of death?
    plane crash
    shot during a fight at a party
    drug overdose
    choked on food served at a party


7. Comedian and actor Phil Hartman was found dead at his home. Police investigating his death were almost immediately able to determine the cause. How did Phil Hartman die?
    shot and killed after interrupting a home burglary
    shot and killed by his son during a gun safety demonstration
    accidentally shot himself while cleaning a gun
    shot and killed by his wife


8. Dan Blocker played Ben Cartwright's middle son, Hoss, on the hit TV series, "Bonanza" (1959). Blocker died at age 43, during the production of "Bonanza". What was Blocker's cause of death?
    injuries sustained while performing a horse riding stunt
    injuries sustained in a high speed traffic accident
    complications from "routine" surgery
    struck by a falling object on a television sound stage


9. What was the cause of death of actress Natalie Wood, whose body was found on November 29, 1981?
    killed in a building explosion in West Los Angeles, California
    suicide by leaping of an advertisement sign in Hollywood, California
    death from drowning near Catalina Island in California
    result of an elevator accident in Hollywood, California


10. While her screen credits numbered over 60 appearances, Elizabeth Montgomery will forever be remembered as the attractive witch, Samantha Stevens on the series, "Bewitched". In the end, what took the life of this talented performer?
    killed in a skiing accident
    victim of cancer
    decapitated in a traffic accident
    victim of a fall from her roof


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