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Curious Conclusions Trivia Quiz

A mixture of questions on how some famous people met their end.

A multiple-choice quiz by pjpop. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pjpop

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1574

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (8/10), jogreen (4/10), PurpleComet (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This English fellow was born on the 14th May 1926 as John Eric Bartholomew. Millions tuned in to watch the comedy duo show he was a part of. After his final performance at a theatre in May of 1984 he collapsed backstage and died of a heart attack. Who is he? Hint

Les Dawson

Eric Morecambe

Dick Emery

John Junkin

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Question 2 of 10

2. This popular American metal guitarist was murdered at the age of 38. He was performing on stage with Damageplan in 2004 when he was shot. Who is he? Hint

D-Roc

Thomas Youngblood

Mick Mars

Dimebag Darrell

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Question 3 of 10

3. Comedian Ray Combs was probably best known as the host of "Family Feud". Sadly towards the end of his life he had personal and financial problems. How did he die? Hint

Heart attack

Suicide

Car accident

Cancer

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Irish actor was notorious for his drinking. Suffering from cancer in his 70s, he was taken by paramedics from his room at the Savoy by stretcher, through the lobby, where he proceeded to shout 'It was the food! Don't touch the food!' to the other patrons. He died two months later. Which actor was this?

Hint

Richard Burton

Oliver Reed

Richard Harris

Peter O'Toole

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Question 5 of 10

5. What connects the deaths of Italian actor Claudio Cassinelli, traffic reporter Jane Dornacker and American actor Vic Morrow? Hint

Airplane

Motorbike

Boat

Helicopter

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which two film stars were on the boat trip with actress Natalie Wood when she drowned? Hint

Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken

Richard Beymer and William Devane

Robert Wagner and Richard Beymer

William Devane and Christopher Walken

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Question 7 of 10

7. American singer-song writer, Jeff Buckley, was known for his album "Grace" and cover of "Hallelujah". His music career was brought to a tragic end when he was only 30 years old. He drowned in this Tennessee river. Which one was it? Hint

Doe River

Little Duck River

Wolf River

Buffalo River

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Simon Ritchie was an English musician. He died of a drug overdose at the tender age of 21. What name was he better known as? Hint

Sid Vicious

Darby Crash

John Entwistle

Jon Bonham

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Question 9 of 10

9. Singer Amy Winehouse joined the legends Joplin and Hendrix in this club. Do you know which it is? Hint

The 26 club

The 25 club

The 27 club

The 29 club

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mike Edwards, cellist for ELO in their early days, was killed by a bale of hay.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Eric Morecambe

Morecambe and Wise performed together for over 40 years. Morecambe had his first heart attack when he was 42. His fatal attack came at the age of 58.

2. This popular American metal guitarist was murdered at the age of 38. He was performing on stage with Damageplan in 2004 when he was shot. Who is he?

Answer: Dimebag Darrell

Nathan Gale, Darrell's killer, killed another three people during his attack but was eventually stopped by being shot himself by a police officer. Nickelback's "Side of a Bullet" is a tribute to Darrell.

3. Comedian Ray Combs was probably best known as the host of "Family Feud". Sadly towards the end of his life he had personal and financial problems. How did he die?

Answer: Suicide

It was a very sad ending for Combs. His many problems led him to be sectioned for mental health reasons. He hung himself in a closet at the psychiatric hospital.

Answer: Richard Harris

Harris at first declined the offer to play Dumbledore in the first "Harry Potter", but was threatened by his granddaughter that she would never speak to him again if he didn't take the part.

5. What connects the deaths of Italian actor Claudio Cassinelli, traffic reporter Jane Dornacker and American actor Vic Morrow?

Answer: Helicopter

Cassinelli's crashed into a bridge during filming, Dornacker's crashed into the Hudson and a helicopter crashed into Morrow on set.

6. Which two film stars were on the boat trip with actress Natalie Wood when she drowned?

Answer: Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken

It is unknown how Wood (best known for "Rebel Without a Cause" and "West Side Story") ended up in the water but in 2011 her death certificate's cause of death was changed from drowning to "drowning and other undetermined factors".

Answer: Wolf River

Jeff's father was musician Tim Buckley, who he said he had only met once. Tim also died young, aged 28, from a heroin overdose.

8. John Simon Ritchie was an English musician. He died of a drug overdose at the tender age of 21. What name was he better known as?

Answer: Sid Vicious

I use the term 'musician' loosely. He was a member of The Sex Pistols and led a troubled life. Sid was released from jail (charged with assault) on February 1st 1979. He was found dead the next morning.

9. Singer Amy Winehouse joined the legends Joplin and Hendrix in this club. Do you know which it is?

Answer: The 27 club

These artists all died at the age of 27. Winehouse died from an alcohol overdose in 2011.

10. Mike Edwards, cellist for ELO in their early days, was killed by a bale of hay.

Answer: True

The hay bale rolled down a hill and crashed into Edwards' van while he was driving. It was a curious conclusion for the talented musician.

Source: Author pjpop

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