Celebrities End of the Line Trivia Quiz

Answer: Stomach Cancer

John Wayne passed away at the age of 72 in Los Angeles, California, in 1979 from stomach cancer. Known as The Duke, a name that originally was given to him because he was rarely seen without his dog, Duke, Wayne became a staple in western films, starring in iconic movies such as "Stagecoach" (1939), "Shepard of the Hills" (1941), "The Searchers" (1956), and "True Grit" (1969).

The John Wayne Cancer Foundation was formed in 1956 in his honor to help other cancer patients.

Answer: Heart Attack

Clark Gable passed away November 16, 1960, at the age of 59 due to multiple heart attacks. His final resting place is Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. He starred in more than sixty movies over his 37 years of acting, including "Red Dust" (1932), "Boom Town" (1940), and "Gone with the Wind" (1939).

Answer: Acute barbiturate poisoning

At the young age of thirty-six, Monroe died as a result of an overdose of barbiturates in her Brentwood home in Los Angeles, California. Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe was married three times, most notably to baseball player, Joe DiMaggio, and playwright, Arthur Miller.

The blonde bombshell was an up and coming star at the time of her death, appearing in films such as "Bus Stop" (1956) and "Some Like it Hot" (1959).

Answer: Heart Attack

Born Lucille Fay Crawford, the actress started her career as a dancer. Crawford was noticed by MGM studios after performing on Broadway. She starred in films such as (1944) "Hollywood Canteen" and "Sudden Fear" (1952). Joan Crawford died of a heart attack on May 10, 1977, in her apartment in New York City.

Answer: Bladder Cancer

At the age of 83, Bolger passed away in 1987 due to complications from bladder cancer, and was buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Ladera Heights, California. He played the Scarecrow in the 1939 "Wizard of Oz", a character that is ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the "most beloved movie characters of all time". He also starred in "Babes in Toyland" in 1961.

Answer: Pneumonia

In 1991, Fred MacMurray passed away at the age of 83 of pneumonia in California, after suffering from a series of illnesses, including throat cancer and leukemia. He was credited with over 100 television and film accolades during his career, including several Disney movies like "The Shaggy Dog" (1959).

He also starred in the American television sitcom "My Three Sons" for 12 years from 1960 to 1972.

Answer: Heart failure

The husband of the famous actress Gracie Allen, George Burns starred in "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" (1950-1958), as well as "Wendy and Me" (1964) and "Oh, God!" (1977). Shortly after his 100th birthday, the comedian/actor passed away as a result of heart failure in 1996.

Answer: Breast Cancer

Born in 1908, actress Ruth Elizabeth Davis (Bette) made her way to Hollywood after performing in plays on Broadway at the age of 22. "Marked Woman" (1937), "Dark Victory" (1939), and "The Old Maid" (1939) are just a few of the title films Davis starred in over her career. She passed away in 1989 in France of complications from breast cancer at the age of 81.

Answer: Aneurysm

As one of the biggest faces on the television set in the 1950s, Lucille Ball captivated audiences with her charm and quirky demeanor. Starring along with her husband, Desi Arnaz, her television sitcom, "I Love Lucy", was the most watched show in the United States for four out of the six years it aired. Ball's life ended at the age of 77 in 1989 due to a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Answer: Lung Cancer

Betty Grable was known to bring in big money during 1930s and 1940s, making her a top ten earner for 10 years straight. "Down Argentine Way" (1940), "Moon Over Miami" (1941), and "I Wake Up Screaming" (1941) were a few hits that Grable had during her career. As the result of being a heavy smoker all her life, Betty Grable passed away from lung cancer in 1973 at the age of 56.