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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?
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?
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?
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?
5. What connects the deaths of Italian actor Claudio Cassinelli, traffic reporter Jane Dornacker and American actor Vic Morrow?
6. Which two film stars were on the boat trip with actress Natalie Wood when she drowned?
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?
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?
9. Singer Amy Winehouse joined the legends Joplin and Hendrix in this club. Do you know which it is?
10. Mike Edwards, cellist for ELO in their early days, was killed by a bale of hay.
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