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Quiz about Dearly Departed Former Child Stars
Quiz about Dearly Departed Former Child Stars

Dearly Departed: Former Child Stars Quiz


Questions about young celebrities who hit it big and are no longer with us.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jay_Navy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Jay_Navy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
247,495
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
14142
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 208 (9/10), PHILVV (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Name the young blonde actress who played Carol Anne in the "Poltergeist" film series and is known for her famous line "They're hee-ere"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1990, Jonathan Brandis received his first starring role in which movie at the age of 14? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which British actor made his first notable appearance as Huw in "How Green Was My Valley" (1941), at the age of twelve? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which actor was known for portraying Jeff Miller in the first four seasons of the "Lassie" television series from 1954 to 1957? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which actor played Alfalfa in the "Little Rascals: Our Gang" series from 1935 to 1940? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who portrayed the cute and bubbly character of Kimberly Drummond, on the television series "Diff'rent Strokes" from 1978 to 1986? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which actress is best known for her portrayal as Dorothy in 1939's "Wizard of Oz"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which actress played Buffy in the CBS television series "A Family Affair" from 1966 to 1971? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which actor was hugely popular in the 1980s and early 1990's with movies such as "Stand By Me" (1986), "Running on Empty" (1988), "My Own Private Idaho" (1991), and "Sneakers" (1992)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who played the memorable role of eight-year old Susan in "Miracle on 34th Street" in 1947? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Name the young blonde actress who played Carol Anne in the "Poltergeist" film series and is known for her famous line "They're hee-ere"?

Answer: Heather O' Rourke

Heather, who was usually referred to "As the Poltergiest Girl", was an actress for only seven years, and was well on her way to becoming a big star. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 12 in 1988 from complications due to Crohn's disease.

Please note that O'Rouke, died of a bowel obstruction, which stemmed from Crohn's disease.


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2. In 1990, Jonathan Brandis received his first starring role in which movie at the age of 14?

Answer: The Never Ending Story II

Sadly, in November 2003, Brandis hanged himself in his L.A. apartment. He didn't leave a suicide note but friends and family felt he was feeling down about his career.
3. Which British actor made his first notable appearance as Huw in "How Green Was My Valley" (1941), at the age of twelve?

Answer: Roddy McDowall

McDowall passed away from lung cancer in 1998 at the age of 70. He was also a noted photographer, publishing five books of photographs.
4. Which actor was known for portraying Jeff Miller in the first four seasons of the "Lassie" television series from 1954 to 1957?

Answer: Tommy Rettig

Retting died of natural causes in February 1996, he was 54 years old. Provost played Timmy Martin from 1957 to 1964.
5. Which actor played Alfalfa in the "Little Rascals: Our Gang" series from 1935 to 1940?

Answer: Carl Switzer

Unfortunately, his typecasting as Alfalfa made it difficult for him to be an esteemed actor throughout the rest of his career and ultimately, his life. In 1959, he was shot and killed in self defense when a friend shot him over $50 and a hunting dog.
6. Who portrayed the cute and bubbly character of Kimberly Drummond, on the television series "Diff'rent Strokes" from 1978 to 1986?

Answer: Dana Plato

Plato's acting career never took off after "Diff'rent Strokes" ended in 1986. She died of a drug overdose in 1999 at the age of 35.
7. Which actress is best known for her portrayal as Dorothy in 1939's "Wizard of Oz"?

Answer: Judy Garland

She was 17 when she played Dorothy. She is the mother of Liza Minelli and Lorna Luft. She passed away at the age of 47 from an accidental overdose of barbiturates in 1969.
8. Which actress played Buffy in the CBS television series "A Family Affair" from 1966 to 1971?

Answer: Anissa Jones

Sadly, Jones died in her sleep of an accidental drug overdose in 1976. She was 18 years old.
9. Which actor was hugely popular in the 1980s and early 1990's with movies such as "Stand By Me" (1986), "Running on Empty" (1988), "My Own Private Idaho" (1991), and "Sneakers" (1992)?

Answer: River Phoenix

Phoenix died in 1993 at the age of twenty-three from a drug overdose.
10. Who played the memorable role of eight-year old Susan in "Miracle on 34th Street" in 1947?

Answer: Natalie Wood

Wood died in 1981 at the age of 43 and was ruled an accidental drowning, though certain circumstances remain mysterious to this day.
Source: Author Jay_Navy

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